Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Killing tree of heaven?, 1 by terryr

terryr wrote:
How does one exactly get rid of this tree? Small lot, 62' x 130', with the tree in the back NW corner. Tree is approximately 35-40 ft tall, circumference approximately 8' (before the split), at 3' ft up it splits into 2 trunks. I girdled it (below the split), painted on Garlon4, and the tree is still thriving. I know it needs to be cut down, but I really wanted it dead before it was cut down, roots and all. Caddy corner from me, one was cut down, stump ground. The yard is full of little trees of heaven, front, back, side yards.....How do I kill the darn thing? Suggestions, experience, appreciated.

Thanks,
Terry