Multiflora rose (was Re: [AT] OT Redbud/asparagus

[Mike Sloane]

I am sure the 8N could pull it out, Rob. The hard part is getting in 
there to hook up the chain, as the damn thorns reach down to tear at 
you. Often the trunk will just break off and leave the root. My current 
technique is to back over the bush with the 6' Woods going full steam 
and then drop the it down on top. It doesn't get the roots, but after a 
couple of years of doing that, it doesn't come up again. The recommended 
herbicide for roses is Round-Up, if you are into chemicals. If not 
hacking and hauling is the next best thing. It is an endless war for me 
around here; just when one patch is cleared up, another pops up where 
there was none before. Goats, llamas, and even cattle will eat it, if 
you are looking for a really low tech approach.

Mike

Rob Gray wrote:

> Somewhat back to tractors: I am in an ongoing war with multiflora rose 
> and was getting ready to head out with my weed-whacker with the round 
> metal blade attachment to attack them again today. I have heard of 
> people who connect a chain to the base of the plant and yank it out with 
> a tractor. Has anyone trid this method to deal with these super-invasive 
> plants? I'm thinking it would be a great method if I had a heavier 
> tractor, but I'm thinking the 8N might not have enough weight in the 
> front to do it succesfully....
> 
> Rob Gray
> Northamption County, PA
> 

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Mike Sloane
Allamuchy NJ
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