Should You Remove a Dead Tree?

mik hutsons tree removal We've got a small maple tree in our yard that was broken in half by the wind. Someone told us to cut it down to a small stump and it would grow back in years. However, I'm skeptical I've heard of some trees growing back, but never heard of maples doing that. If it helps, we're in Utah, USA. Short Answer: It is generally"not' recommended to plant a new tree over the top of a recently removed stump.

Simply plant the new tree adjacent to the stump, but keep the new planting hole at least three feet away from the stump to allow your new tree ample growing/rooting space (i.e., new trees need adequate mineral soil with good fertility and drainage for proper rooting and water/nutrient uptake).

Jun 02, The maple roots will eventually decay, but it's going to take several years.

The third option is to remove the sawdust, level the ground with soil and plant grass or a garden of perennials and Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Sep 21, After Large Tree Stump Removal After grinding up the roots of the tree the ground will be very soft, and you will see a depression where the tree once was.

The process of grinding the roots up also loosened the soil below ground level. Dec 07, If you haven't already leveled out the stump area, start there. Stump grinding is an effective solution because it reaches below the soil line to pulverize as much of the stump and its roots as possible.

Once the stump has been turned into a pile of sawdust, resist the urge to rake it out into the grass to create a level surface for new grass shrubgrinding.barted Reading Time: 4 mins. Jul 27, Yes, it is definitely possible to plant a new tree in the same spot following stump removal, BUT there are many things to consider first and you’ll want to hire a professional to do the job! Factors that can negatively affect your new tree when planted in the same spot.