Tree Service Specialists.

Short video removing a sweet gum tree. I used my Echo P to drop the tree and then processed the smaller bits with my Husqvarna 51 and Stihl MS Pro. Enjoy. Feb 13, When you have a sweet gum tree in your yard or on your commercial property, and need help maintaining or removing unhealthy trees, contact Milam’s Tree Service. We provide many services from tree pruning, emergency removal and more. For quality tree service, contact Milam’s Tree Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.

Cut back suckers down to the soil with a pair of hand pruners or loppers for larger suckers. Suckers shoot out from the base of the tree and should be removed as they occur. Pruning the suckers. Jul 09, A: The spiky seed pods of the sweetgum tree are a nuisance to many gardeners. It is theoretically possible to eliminate the balls each year but it is a difficult process. The chemical ethepon (Florel) releases ethylene gas when it is sprayed onto the tree branches while sweetgum flowers are present in spring.

Look out for Snakes, Slugs, Ants and others.

Nov 19, Requests for removal and replacement of sweet gum trees can be made by calling the Office of Public Works at between 8 a.m. and p.m., Monday through Friday. Deana Stroisch can be.

May 25, Below are some suggestions on how to get rid of sweet gum tree balls. Raking or Blowing.

The branch collar contains protective chemicals to aid in healing; cutting into the collar causes a serious trunk wound that could cause wood decay fungi or infection.

Raking with a tine rake and bagging is a successful way of removing sweet gum balls and getting your exercise on at the same time. Another technique for removal is by using a power blower and blowing them into a pile for treecutter.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.