Cutting them down and treating the stumps will yield faster results. I killed a gum that was growing too close to my house with gly using hack and squirt. While it eventually killed it, it took over 2 years to fully die. Even when it dies, it's still standing. Stump treatment with Tordon RTU will yield immediate results. Treat the stump ASAP after cutting and use the Tordon sparingly. You only need to treat the outer growth rings.


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