This Kind of Growth From a Tree Is Actually a Bad Thing—How Pro Gardeners Handle It

This Kind of Growth From a Tree Is Actually a Bad Thing—How Pro Gardeners Handle It

Credit: Geraint Rowland Photography / Getty ImagesKey PointsTree suckers drain water and nutrients from the tree, weakening its growth and health.Removing suckers early prevents them from overtaking the tree and keeps its shape intact.Also prune damaged, diseased, or crossing branches, as well as water sprouts, to maintain tree health.You might think that all growth on trees is a good thing, but that’s not always true; sometimes a tree sends out…