Kupfer Baum Copper Nails Tree Stump Killer, 10 x Very Large 65 mm

Close to the base of the target tree, point the hammer down in a copper nail at a slight angle. There is no standard, as far as size when selecting copper nails, but usually the more surface of the nail in terms of length and width, the more effective the treatment. Even a longer nail means deeper penetration, which leads to a higher chance of the tree that becomes sick. Place nails in a ring around the tree, about half an inch apart. This damages an increased number of growth cells and increases the concentration of copper in the tree. This higher concentration is better because it increases the chance of metal oxidation that poisons the tree. The idea that a copper nail will kill a tree only applies to very small trees such as seedlings. Larger trees can tolerate a single nail without any problem and will simply grow over the nail in time without negative effects. If necessary, cover the nail heads with mud. The purpose of covering copper nails with mud is to hide the nails. Copper has a tendency to clearly show in the trunk of the trees through its bright colour. Covering the nails makes the process less obvious with an uncompulsory look and can preserve the look of a yard, as the tree starts to die. With mud to cover them, however, it will not completely conceal that something has been done on the tree. After the tree is dead, remove the nails before removing the tree. Otherwise, nails may hurt someone, or they could damage the machines used to remove the tree.