Title: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of A Mesquite Tree – BACKYARDABLES
Headings: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of A Mesquite Tree
5 Ways To Get Rid Of A Mesquite Tree
Can’t I Just Chop Down a Mesquite?
#1: Mesquite Chop (Cut) and Stump
#2: Spraying Seedlings with Weed Killer
# 3: Apply Herbicide on Foliage
# 4: Herbicide on Basal Stem
#5: Plowing
Can I Burn Mesquites to Get Rid of Them?
Mesquite Removal Method Advantages and Disadvantages at a Glance
How to Prevent Mesquite Trees from Growing
Benefits of Mesquite Trees
Uses for Mesquite Wood
Mesquites Happen

Content: Contact a agricultural equipment store near you to see what options are available in your area. Can I Burn Mesquites to Get Rid of Them? The problem with burning mesquites is that you still can’t destroy the bud zone of the plant. A mesquite’s bud zone (where rejuvenation occurs) extends down on the base of the plant between 12-18 inches below the ground. Even when burned, the tree will only have experienced a top-kill, with new sprouts coming back up in greater numbers. Mesquite Removal Method Advantages and Disadvantages at a Glance
Method
Advantages
Disadvantages
Chop (Cut) and Stump
Works on all ages of trees. Tree is completely gone. Least chance of regrowth. Labor intensive
Extensive ware on a chainsaw. Spraying Seedlings With Weed Killer
Effective way to get rid of seedlings before they establish extensive root systems
Easy
Cheap
Only works on seedlings
Apply Herbicide on Foliage
Easy to kill large amounts of trees
Good for bush type plants
Full coverage of plant might be difficult
Chance of regrowth
Not as effective on older plants
Leaves dead tree
Herbicide on Basal System
Easy to apply
Good for plant with one or two basal stems
Not as effective on older plants
Harder to use on multi-stemmed plants
Leaves dead plant
Plowing
Thorough in destroying bud zone on a mesquite
Equipment may be hard to procure
Tree chopping might have to occur before so plant can be plowed under.