Stopping Sweet Gum Ball Production with Florel Growth Regulator

Solution

Florel (ethephon) breaks down to ethylene, causing blossom abortion → no gum balls.

Must reach all foliage. Difficult on large trees. Product info.

Florel stops sweet gum balls by preventing flowering. Coverage on large trees is the main obstacle.

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