Q My new river birch (Betula nigra) trees are doing fine except there are lots of sprouts at the base. What should I do?
Edith Voznec Haviland, SC
The sprouts, or suckers, at the soil line are a reaction to the stress of being transplanted. Remove them as you see them. When they’re young and tender, they can often be pulled. Older suckers will need to
