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Plant Growth Regulation

Trees and shrubs often grow too large for the available space in urban areas. Consequently, certain products called growth regulators were developed as an approach to limit the size and the growth rate of trees. These products can slow growth significantly for approximately two years in trees and three months in shrubs. Over that period, canopy growth can be reduced by 40-65%.

Reducing the amount of tree growth has many advantages. Growth regulators lessen the amount of live wood pruning required. This extends the trimming cycle, which leads to reduced maintenance expenses. Maintain a smaller, more appropriate tree size when there is a restricted root zone or when growing on or close to structures such as houses and buildings. Prevent premature overcrowding of competing trees and minimize intrusion by power companies.

Some favorable changes also occur that enhance the durability of your tree to the stresses associated with living in an urban yard. Growth regulators stimulate fine root production, improve drought and heat resistance, and provide higher tolerance to certain diseases.

We offer growth regulation treatments for your fast-growing trees and shrubs to keep them to a controllable size and provide them with all the additional benefits that growth regulators can offer.