How do I get rid of buckthorn?

J.k31601975
by J.k31601975
  4 answers
  • Paula Paula on Oct 06, 2019

    Pull out what you can ,shovel out the rest. One person with a chainsaw the other with stump treatment. Brush it on. I used an old shoe polish bottle or foam brush. Concentrate on the bigger trees with berries first. Just keep at it. We have 5 acres. We have Big bonfires. That's the fun reward. Good luck. It's hard work but worth it. Be diligent.

  • Deb K Deb K on Oct 06, 2019

    Hello, Spray foliage of short buckthorn or seedlings with a herbicide. Glyphosate (one brand name is Roundup) will kill all actively growing vegetation on which it is sprayed. Triclopyr will kill broadleaf plants and will not harm grasses when applied properly.

  • You will need to use a specially formulated weed killer for buckthorn. I recommend contacting your local extension agent to see what they recommend for your area