ORclimber ArboristSite Guru Joined Dec 29, 2002 Messages 989 Reaction score 3 Location zdsfc Feb 27, 2004 #1 Has anyone used Florel or other fruit inhibitors on black walnut? I just gave a bid on removing a big one (45" dbh). The customer is tired of dealing with the nuts. I'd like to call them back with plan B.
Has anyone used Florel or other fruit inhibitors on black walnut? I just gave a bid on removing a big one (45" dbh). The customer is tired of dealing with the nuts. I'd like to call them back with plan B.
John Paul Sanborn Above average climber Joined Apr 25, 2001 Messages 14,546 Reaction score 496 Location South Eastern WI Feb 28, 2004 #2 I've read about using it and NAA, the former has a short window when the flowers can be interupted, the latter will shrivel up the imiture fruit. Any control will be a crop reduction, not elimination. 45 feet would be problematic for spraying and there are the drift issues.
I've read about using it and NAA, the former has a short window when the flowers can be interupted, the latter will shrivel up the imiture fruit. Any control will be a crop reduction, not elimination. 45 feet would be problematic for spraying and there are the drift issues.