Elaeagnus Identification and Control

[@hermanlawsontaylor3821]

Thanks for this video! I have a major invasion of silver thorn, and have struggled to get rid of it! I’ve declared war this year. I noticed you didn’t mention the chemicals in either of the techniques. Are they the same? Can you help with the specifications for each? I live in Oconee county. Many thanks

[@FNRClemson]

Please reach out to your local Clemson Extension Office and the area Forestry and Wildlife Agent can help provide you with more information on control.

[@magpie1492]

This gives me hope. My unpleasant neighbour planted this beside my fence, it is now HUGE. I have espalier fruit trees along my fence that are being engulfed by this plant. I try to cut back as much as I can each year but it grows easily 50cm a year, my neighbour does nothing to control it 😡. I cannot believe someone can be so selfish. I have a store of glycophosphate, not my favourite way of weed control, but in this case, instead of constant pruning, I think I need to take action!

[@lewisoscar]

It is a nitrogen fixer so when u cut it back it may well help your fruit trees... silver (thorn) lining.

[@rhb30001]

Chemicals are bad for the environment

[@davidsike734]

So are Elaeagnus, so what effective solution do you propose?

[@zacherybutter7349]

The entire planet is made of “chemicals.” I think you mean to say synthetic herbicides are bad for the environment.