Prolific seed producer, sprouts profusely.
Mature plants can reproduce from coppice.
Often promoted as a rapidly growing forestry tree. Small seedlings can by hand-pulled, but all parts of the roots must be removed. Large trees can be cut or girdled, but resprouting is a problem unless herbicides are used. Repeated cutting will eventually exhaust the roots. Treat cut stumps immediately with a 50 percent solution of glyphosate or triclopyr herbicide to prevent sprouting.