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Eliminating a tree stump

Eliminating a tree stump

Question from Pam B
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In 2005 I had to give the chop to an apricot tree which had been planted in a very limited space and was growing too high giving problems to the owner-occupiers of the condo where I live.

I have noticed since last year that a strange white fungus is now appering where the stump is still embedded in the soil.

I believe this is nature's way of slowly 'eating' up the stump, but I'd like to know if it's dangerous for the plants that I've planted near this dying stump. Also is there any way of hurrying up the process?

Thanks.
Posted: Monday 23rd of November 2009 11:40 AM

  • Tree stump

    Marissa Zoppellini
    Hi Ann, yes fungi are one of natures waste disposers, there will also be many other critters feeding off it and playing their part in the wildlife food chain. You could speed up the process by fragmenting the stump, ie cutting into it to make more access points for organisms. With regard to whether there is a danger to other plants, this would depend on what fungus this was, although it is likely that it is one that only feeds on dead material and is hence not a problem. If you post up a photo, it may be possible to identify it and any risk it poses. All the best, Marissa
    Replied: Tuesday 24th of November 2009 10:13 AM

  • Eliminating a tree stump

    Pam B
    Thanks Marissa! At the moment it's dormant and no funghus is visible but when I can see some I'll snap it for the Forum!
    Pam
    PS Regards to all Forum users from sunny Sicily where I live!
    Replied: Tuesday 24th of November 2009 12:20 PM
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