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Old 08-01-2019, 09:40 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Jeff Layman wrote:

I have just removed a "Brown Turkey", to replant something better
in a root-restriction bag. The whole of the rootstock has gone,
but will it sucker from the roots?


No idea, but would it matter if it did? Fig leaves are easily
identifiable, and a quick paint with glyphosate gel should soon get rid
of the unwanted plant.


I would need to warn my neighbour!


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.