invasiveMyrtaceae

Psidium cattleianum

waiawī · strawberry guava

Invasive (non-native)non-native

Introduced and causing ecological or economic harm.

Forms dense monotypic stands that displace native forest. Among the most ecologically damaging invasive trees in Hawaiʻi; subject to controversy around biocontrol due to cultural uses.

What works

Controlling Psidium cattleianum

From Weed Control by Species18 rows →

Best reported: IPA-Incision Point Application with 100% Milestone — 2 reports from CTAHR/OANRP, CTAHR/NEPM.

  1. 5.0IPA-Incision Point Application100% MilestoneAminopyralidG42 reports · 2 trials
    CTAHR/OANRP, CTAHR/NEPM
    • 5successful. Recommended method · CTAHR/OANRP · trial · 2018-04-23

      Trial complete, 25 months. 6 cuts/tree, 0.5ml/cut. At 13 months, 1 of 5 trees dead (circum = 56cm), 3 of 5 in poor health. At 19 months, 3 of 5 dead. At 25 months, 3 of 5 dead (circum < 60), and two largest in poor health. Suggest 1 cut/10cm.

      Size: trunk circumference 50-80cmHabitat: mesic
    • 5successful. Recommended method · CTAHR/NEPM · trial · 2015-03-04

      incisions made with hatchet at 4 equidistant points around the circumference 30cm from the base of the tree, 4 incisions at 1 ml 100% concentrate or 2 lb a.i./gal OFF LABEL USE

      Size: medHabitat: mesic
  2. 5.0IPA-Incision Point Application25% G4, 1% MilestoneTriclopyrG4AminopyralidG41 report · 1 trial
    KMWP
    • 5successful. Recommended method · KMWP · trial · 2016-02-23

      Treatment was successful on smaller diameter trees however unsatifactory with larger trees above 3'' in diamter

      Size: Small trees up to 3'' diameterHabitat: mesic
  3. 5.0cut-stump25% G4, 1% Milestone, 74% Crop oilTriclopyrG4AminopyralidG41 report
    NEPM
    • 5successful. Recommended method · NEPM · 2018-10-17

      in drier environments

      Size: large treesHabitat: mesicEnvironmental factors: no use near waterways/streamsNear water — check the label: not every product with this ingredient is labelled for aquatic sites
  4. 4.0cut-stump20% G4, 80% Crop oilTriclopyrG42 reports · 2 observed
    OANRP, OISC
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · OANRP · observed · 2018-04-24

      chip biomass if in a monotypic stand, flat area

      Size: effective on a variety of sizes.Habitat: mesic
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · OISC · observed · 2018-04-24
      Size: effective on a variety of sizes.Habitat: mesic
  5. 4.0girdle20% G4, 80% BiodieselTriclopyrG42 reports · 2 observed
    OANRP, WMWP
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · OANRP · observed · 2018-04-24
      Size: large trees, above 3" diameter trunkHabitat: mesic
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · WMWP · observed · 2018-04-24

      do not do around access points

      Size: large trees, above 3" diameter trunkHabitat: mesic
  6. 4.0basal-bark25 G4, 5% Milestone, Crop oil dilutionTriclopyrG4AminopyralidG41 report · 1 trial
    NEPM
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · NEPM · trial · 2018-10-17

      non-target impacts

      Size: up to 5in dbhHabitat: mesicEnvironmental factors: small trial = 3 trees
  7. 4.0IPA-Incision Point Application50% G4, 5% MilestoneTriclopyrG4AminopyralidG41 report · 1 trial
    KMWP
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · KMWP · trial · 2018-02-26

      Treatment was successful on all tree's. Defoliation was consistent throughout all treated trees. Scaling back the cocktail mix should be considered.

      Size: larger trees greater than 3cm in basal diameterHabitat: mesic
  8. 4.0IPA-Incision Point Application100% G4TriclopyrG41 report · 1 trial
    CTAHR/NEPM
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · CTAHR/NEPM · trial · 2015-02-26

      incisions made with hatchet at 4 equidistant points around the circumference 30cm from the base of the tree, 4 incisions at 1 ml 100% concentrate or 2 lb a.i./gal

      Size: medHabitat: mesic
  9. 4.0cut-stump50% G4, 1% Milestone, 49% Crop oilTriclopyrG4AminopyralidG41 report
    NEPM
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · NEPM · 2018-10-17

      wet environment, not to be used near waterways/streams

      Size: large treesHabitat: wetEnvironmental factors: no use near waterways/streamsNear water — check the label: not every product with this ingredient is labelled for aquatic sites
  10. 4.0basal-bark20% G4, 80% BiodieselTriclopyrG41 report · 1 observed
    OANRP
    • 4more than moderate satisfaction · OANRP · observed

      basal needs to be at least 2 inches in diameter

  11. 3.0IPA-Incision Point Application100% Garlon 4 UltraTriclopyrG41 report · 1 trial
    CTAHR/OANRP
    • 3moderate satisfaction · CTAHR/OANRP · trial · 2018-04-23

      Trial complete, 25 months. 6 cuts/tree, 0.5ml/cut. At 13 months, 5 of 5 trees in poor health, major defoliation. At 25 months, some recovery in 3 trees, but al still in poor health. May be effective at higher doses.

      Size: trunk circumference 50-80cmHabitat: mesic
  12. 1.5IPA-Incision Point Application100% PolarisImazapyrG22 reports · 2 trials
    CTAHR/OANRP, CTAHR/NEPM
    • 2minimal satisfaction · CTAHR/OANRP · trial · 2018-04-24

      Trial complete, 25 months. 6 cuts/tree, 0.5ml/cut. At 19 months, 1 of 5 trees poor, and all had some defoliation. At 25 months, 4 of 5 recovering. Not recommended.

      Size: trunk circumference 50-80cmHabitat: mesic
    • 1unsatisfactory results · CTAHR/NEPM · trial · 2015-03-04

      incisions made with hatchet at 4 equidistant points around the circumference 30cm from the base of the tree, 4 incisions at 1 ml 100% concentrate or 2 lb a.i./gal

      Size: medHabitat: mesic
  13. 1.0IPA-Incision Point Application100% Ranger ProGlyphosateG91 report · 1 trial
    CTAHR/OANRP
    • 1unsatisfactory results · CTAHR/OANRP · trial · 2018-04-23

      Trial complete, 25 months. 6 cuts/tree, 0.5ml/cut. At 13 months, 1 of 5 trees had major defoliation, but rest healthy. At 25 months, that 1 tree fully recovered and all 5 were healthy. Not recommended.

      Size: trunk circumference 50-80cmHabitat: mesic
  14. 1.0IPA-Incision Point Application100% Round UPGlyphosateG91 report · 1 trial
    CTAHR/NEPM
    • 1unsatisfactory results · CTAHR/NEPM · trial · 2015-02-26

      incisions made with hatchet at 4 equidistant points around the circumference 30cm from the base of the tree, 4 incisions at 1 ml 100% concentrate or 2 lb a.i./gal

      Size: medHabitat: mesic

Ratings are the reporting organisation’s own, on a 5-point scale. Always follow the product label — the label is the law. See these 18 rows in the full table

Where documented · 68 ahupuaʻa
documented occurrences · GBIF · GBIF 300 records