Does Roundup Work on Pachysandra?
Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) spreads across the ground about 8 inches tall and indefinitely in width. Glossy, green leaves with jagged teeth are attractive, but the spreading roots and stems become weedy and invade lawn and planting beds. Does this Spark an idea?
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Effects
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Roundup's active chemical ingredient is glyphosate, which is effective at killing Japanese spurge. Leaves initially turn yellow and the chemical moves into stems and roots, eventually killing the plant.
Function
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Applying Roundup onto the leaves is necessary for the chemical to be fully absorbed into the Japanese spurge plants. Fully drenched leaves absorb the most chemical, which translocates to the roots. Roots killed by Roundup ensure no new sprouts return. Do not cut off or mow Japanese spurge foliage before treating the area with herbicide.
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Expert Insight
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Depending on time of year, multiple applications may be needed to fully kill the plants. The thickness of leaves may slow the response to treatment, too.
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