The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems produced from the root system or base of the main stem (trunk). Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the ...

Q: My Tangerine tree is quite large and has “suckers” growing up from ground. Can I dig these up with a root ball? Will these produce fruit if grown? Folks and common sense tells me that coming from ...

Our master gardener knows root suckers are a major pain, and she shares if removing a tree stump can prevent them. Here's what she says you need to know.

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

Suckers are small, thin branches that often appear on the lower portion of a fruit tree. They direct energy away from fruit production, so it's best to cut them back. Use pruning shears to trim the ...