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My neighbor has a plum tree and I think that it has created suckers that invade my lawn every year. Mowing and herbicides don’t seem to affect them....
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Asked October 17, 2026, 6:24 PM EDT
My neighbor has a plum tree and I think that it has created suckers that invade my lawn every year. Mowing and herbicides don’t seem to affect them. They just keep coming back. How can I get rid of them without killing my lawn?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning,
Thanks for your question.
Please click on the following link about dealing with suckers on fruit trees: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/managing-suckers-fruit-ornamental-and-shade-trees
This website has a section on how and when to remove suckers.
If you use a herbicide on them, they might be connected to the roots of the tree and could harm the tree. You might have a conversation with your neighbor about the issue.
Good Luck!
