Crossbow Label cannot be used on home lawns at all so would not be recommended.
Crossbow Herbicide is a vegetation management product which means it is not very selective, it will kill almost anything. Although it will not harm a tree when used at recommended levels if it gets on the base of the tree, it will harm a tree if you spray Crossbow on the foliage. The required spray volume will increase substantially if the brush exceeds 5 feet in height. Brush over 8 feet tall is difficult to treat efficiently. Large brush or trees may be controlled better by basal or mechanical methods.
Crossbow Herbicide would be best applied to the cut stump after cutting the trees down and will not actually kill mature trees without doing so.
The amount of Crossbow you will need to use will depend on the specific type(s) of weeds you are treating. You will need to use 1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water depending on the weeds you are treating. Please consult the product label to find the specific rate you will use for your needs.
You will need to wait at least 3 weeks before replanting in areas where Crossbow Herbicide has been applied. This would apply to any plants in pasture or range areas. For any edibles for human consumption, you would need to wait at least 1 year before planting.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them. To avoid injury, do not apply directly on or within the drip line of smaller trees.
Hay may be harvested 14 days after applying Crossbow.
Crossbow Herbicide could harm alfafa in a hay field, especially if applied when temps are above 85 degrees.
Crossbow Herbicide may harm the clover. GrassOut Max is a product labeled to kill grasses without harming your clover or deer.
Crossbow Herbicide could possibly harm holly but it is not labeled for this plant so we cannot recommend it for controlling/killing it. Holly shrubs would need to be treated like trees, in which case you would cut the shrubs down to stumps and then treat the fresh cuts. Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for the control of most kinds of unwanted trees. On page 5 of the label you can find directions on how to use for conventional basal bark and stump applications.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them. To avoid injury, do not apply directly on or within the drip line of smaller trees. It does not list lilac as a tolerable species.
Crossbow Herbicide is labeled to be used on Rangeland, Grass Pastures, Fence rows, roadsides and non-crop areas. It is not labeled to be used on St. Augustine grass. It will likely kill it. You can use Speedzone Southern for Dollarweed in St. Augustine grass. According to the product label of Speedzone Southern: The turf tolerance to this product may vary and temporary turf grass yellowing may occur on St Augustine. Do not apply Speedzone Southern to Floratam, Bitterblue or other improved species of St Augustine. Do not broadcast or spot spray St Augustine during the fall to winter transition or if temperatures are expected to fall below 40F within 10 days of the application.
To kill Hemlock trees you want to take hatchet or something like that and make chops into the trunk. Then you would apply the Crossbow undiluted by spraying or painting on the cuts.
It is recommended that you wait at least 2-3 days after mowing to apply Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow Herbicide can stay in the soil up to a year after application. We would recommend that you wait before planting in that area or to plant elsewhere.
Crossbow Herbicide is safe for application in a tractor without a cabin. Follow the label recommendations for wind drift and safety precautions.
You will need to wait at least 1 year after applying Crossbow Herbicide before planting anything edible in that area.
While it is pet safe if used as directed, Crossbow Herbicide is not meant for use in a lawn. It is labeled for use on rangeland, grass pastures, fencerows, roadsides, and other non-crop areas.
