Once a live tree is cut down, the roots soon stop growing. There is no longer the stimulation from hormones produced in the canopy to encourage new growth of roots. In most cases, the roots stop growing within a matter of days or weeks, and usually die shortly after that. Some tree species develop root sprouts, pushing out new stems from the root system. If allowed to grow, these shoots will produce the hormones and the carbohydrates the roots need to survive. Simply mowing the sprouts as they develop will usually result in the final death of the root system within a few months or a year.

At Aberdeenshire Tree Specialist we can remove your stumps using a winch or a stump grinder. The stump grinder will mechanically grind out the main root plate, leaving a fine sawdust. This can be left to fill in the hole, used as a mulch in other areas of the garden or we can arrange to take it away for you.

Please contact us for further details.