White poplar suckered growth from roots

[The Jackel]

Hi all, I have been asked by a a regular customer to remove a very large white poplar. The reason being because there is a huge amount of suckered growth from the root system as far as 30m away. It is coming up in the lawn, borders and gravel drive. I have said that we would happily remove the tree but am sure this will just promote vigour in the suckered growth. I would welcome any advice on this. Is there anything that can be done prior to removal to prevent the growth from the roots system.

[Slothlike]

A suitable poison on the suckering and into stem of tree a couple of weeks before felling will probably help. we have started ecoplugging Polar, Willow and Robinia for this reason

[The Jackel]

Thanks for the reply, do you drill the stem to apply the poison. What is ecoplugging? What poison do you suggest.Cheers Carl.

[Mountain man]

Poison straight after felling, I've only ever done the main stem.

Glyphosate always works for me. Drill holes and apply. Cover the stump for a few weeks in case of rain, pets etc.

Ecoplugs, as I understand it are glyphosate in slow release form, sounds like a good idea.

[The Jackel]

Thanks mountain man, I will suggest the use of ecoplugs after removal. Still a bit concerned how long it may take for the suckered growth on the root system to stop growing.