![Root suckers pop up as a result of a tree being injured or stressed as was the case with this Bradford pear tree.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/1953/BProotsuckersLR.jpg)
Root Suckers
Root suckers, or root sprouts, are a tree’s natural response to wounding or stress. Therefore, the best way to prevent them is to minimize or avoid causing wounds or stress to trees.