sweetspire suckers ?

4 years ago

I have a Sweetspire giving out what looks like suckers this year.

Are these suckers ? Do I need to cut them out or dig them out to a pot for new plants ? Or leave it as is?

Appreciate any suggestions.

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
4 years ago
Itea virginica is a suckering shrub. You can treat as you wish - leave and allow them to proliferate to form a colony; continue to cut them back to keep the shrub compact; or dig up the outlying ones to create new plants.
joypdx thanked gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
joypdx
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks Gardengal

I will opt for new plants in that case. I have boggy spot to fill up and these I believe can take standing water in winter..
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