Aesculus x carnea

[dicky]

Hi,

 

I felled this tree about a year ago. The stump was about 2 feet across. I ground it out to 1 foot below ground level. It started regenerating. I went over it again. It started regenerating from the roots. I ground the roots out as per the image. It's started coming back again.

 

What would people suggest to finish it off!

[sloth]

Remove the grindings, topsoil and turf/seed it. Regular mowing should keep regrowth down and allow the lawn to establish...

[Mick Dempsey]

Don't worry too much, put some decent soil on top, seed it with grass, keep mowing It'll die off soon enough.

I had a HC sprouting 10 Mtrs from the tree after grinding. No way I was going to chase every root.

 

Edit. Just seen Sloth's response, same as I guess.

Edited July 15, 2015 by Mick Dempsey

[dicky]

Nice one guys. I suggested this, he was dubious about the idea but I will let him know it's not just me who thinks it's the best way forward. Cheers

[Goaty]

A heap of fresh woodchip on there for a couple of months will cook it then the fungi take over.

Customers alway like instant impact though!

 

The way I see it nowt will grow there until its terminated. Might as well have the cheap solution for the interim.

[Prunus]

Glyphostate on the bits that come up might help