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I'm trying to find a certified arborist who can help me control the fruiting of a large sweet gum tree. On-line searches produce hundreds of self- sty...
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Asked February 19, 2026, 2:29 PM EST
I'm trying to find a certified arborist who can help me control the fruiting of a large sweet gum tree. On-line searches produce hundreds of self- styled experts who only want to cut down trees. I need some actual expertise.
Thank you
Monroe County Michigan
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Choose a certified arborist to help you. Find them in your zip code area by searching the ISA website. http://www.treesaregood.org
These professionals are trained and pass testing to become certified. Also, here is an article describing what can be done e. Note that application timing of the chemical is critical to be effective. https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/12/plant-health-alert-preventing-sweet-gum-tree-fruit/
Choose a certified arborist to help you. Find them in your zip code area by searching the ISA website. http://www.treesaregood.org
These professionals are trained and pass testing to become certified. Also, here is an article describing what can be done e. Note that application timing of the chemical is critical to be effective. https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/12/plant-health-alert-preventing-sweet-gum-tree-fruit/
