Suckering in natives

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Suckering in natives

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I know of a few species of native that will sucker extensively but wondering what other species people have observed also exhibiting this trait... To clarify, I do not mean shoots coming from the base of a trunk but those that might come on roots in the outer zone when disturbed.
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Hi Matt,
Privet is certainly in this category.

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Ray M wrote:Hi Matt,
Privet is certainly in this category.

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UUmmm see title & forum posted....it does but its not a native....
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Some Acacias such as Mulga, Gidgee and Brigalow are notorious for suckering from disturbed roots.
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