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Buckthorn
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Buckthorn
Fall (through winter) is the best time to remove buckthorn from your yard. During this timeframe, buckthorn leaves will be green while native plant leaves will have turned color or dropped to the ground, making it easier to distinguish between the two. Female buckthorn plants will keep their black berries well into early winter. If you must choose, remove the female buckthorn first so you will have fewer plants seeding in the spring.
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Buckthorn
Buckthorn can be removed mechanically or chemically. With either option, the stump must be killed, or the plant will re-sprout and continue to grow. It is important to monitor and continue treating the area if needed since buckthorn seeds can remain viable for up to five years in the soil. When small they are easy to pull out by hand.
Buckthorn can be pulled out by hand or with a weed wrench. The city loans out weed wrenches for FREE (a $20 refundable deposit is required). Reserve the wrench by calling city hall at 952-960-7900.