How do I stop tree stump from growing?

Question

I have a gnarly old tree stump that has continued to grow  from the trunk. My question is how do I stop it from sprouting all the way up the trunk. I break them off regularly. I love how this tree looks when it is not sprouting.

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

You could try painting it with a non toxic tree paint

Georgia Anderson · Answer

You could rent a stump remover and cut it out. You could also try putting charcoal on top of it and keep it burning for a week or so.

Bonny Paquette · Answer

drill holes in the top

We327738492 · Answer

Drill multiple 1' holes on top and pack with Epson salt.

Julie · Answer

Yes after you drill holes put in a stump killer.

Dianne Bowers Turner · Answer

I drilled some holes and filled with Rock Salt.

Patricia · Answer

Depending on the type of tree, it could be the root system is still alive and well. Need to call a nursery or tree service to see what your options are. Could cut the stump low to the ground and then drill large holes and then pack with damp salt. You need to be close to the tap root

Sarah Barganier · Answer

My father killed stumps by drilling holes in the top and putting in old used motor oil.

Pam Walker · Answer

Saw it off at the top & make it look like a rooftop. /\ Slather the top with some clear coat (comes in a spray paint can). Paint the whole thing & use some embellishments & you've got a decorative idea for your yard. Here's some examples:

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Charlie Russom · Answer

Follow this link, https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Tree-Stump-Removal-with-Saltpeter-Newsletter_vq13210.htm,

There are a couple of ways, on this site, to stop stumps from growing and kill them organically. This site is for Howard Garrett, The Dirt Doctor. Lots of great tips for your lawn and garden.

Steven · Answer

What I'm hearing is you like the tree, but not all the sprouts you get on the trunk. Sucker sprouts and water sprouts can provide clues to a tree's health. Both types of sprouts often indicate vigorous growth below the sprouts but may suggest that the tree has injury or dead wood above the sprouts. The tree is trying to compensate using these sprouts to increase vigor. You are doing the right thing by tearing the new sprouts off. There really isn't a good and safe way to stop the sprouts from sprouting. Sorry.

Susan K Mullins · Answer

Love the beauty of this tree. I think you just have to continue snapping the sprouts. I walk my yard often, just enjoying God’s beautiful trees and flowers. On my walks, I snapped off sprouts on trees, so new limbs won’t grow. Probably not the answer you wanted, but consider the beauty of your tree and what it brings to your yard.

Pete Townsend · Answer

Cut a slice in the top of the stump and pour Epson Salt in it. That should do the trick.

Laura Jones · Answer

Salt will kill it but after it dies the trunk will start to rot unless you cut it and seal it.I have seen people put a little door and windows on them and make them look like a fairy house.

Archie · Answer

As long as it's in the ground and is alive it will continue to grow. If you want to kill it and remove it the easy way then drill holes and use this.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Spectracide-1-lb-Stump-Remover-Hg-66420-6/202097353

Jeri Morgan · Answer

I have drilled holes and filled with molasses or sugar. Worked.

Danielle Odin · Answer

He likes the tree stump. It sounds as if he wants to keep it not kill it.

Mam11901203 · Answer

What I understand she doesn't want to kill the tree. The only way is to just clip off the sprouts if you cut it in top it will sprout more and unless you want it to die and rot dint add salt to it or tree stump remover. If you like it which it has a great look just cut them off and enjoy it strange shape.

Ginny · Answer

In order to kill a wisteria bush so we could have a patio laid, my ex-husband - back in the 70's - dug a 3' trench around the bush; poured in Drano in a can; wet the Drano and put the dirt back in the hold. It worked. Of course, we would find something else less toxic to use nowadays.

Judy Jarvos · Answer

Thank you. That is what I have been doing

Cathy · Answer

Paint it with Round up.

Lateforthetrain · Answer

Epson salt..Drill holes into the stump and around the base. Pour in epsom salts and that should do it.

Tex26652831 · Answer

I have one behind my fence that does the same thing. The core is pretty rotten but it keeps sprouting from the outside. I cut or break them off and spray the spot where it was with roundup. They get fewer every time I do that.

Donna Allen · Answer

Get the stump ground up. Reasonably priced usually and they usually clean it up.

Michael Oglesby · Answer

A tree will grow as long as it is alive. So if you want to stop its growth you have to kill it. Once you kill it that gnarly stump we'll start to rut and in 10 years or so it'll be dangerous and have to be taken down. But if you want to enjoy it for that time without a growing you can ring the stump cut a ring in the park deep enough to stop the sap flow once the sap flow is stopped the leaves won't get water and the roots won't get nourishment from photosynthesis. The tree will die in one season or less. If you cut the ring very near the base of the tree sometimes you can actually see the sap going down due to loss of its capillary pressure and the tree dying. For me seeing that is kind of a sad thing.

Margaret Knowles · Answer

Roundup sells a weed killer that comes in a container like deodorants, it twists up. You just rub it on the plants where you want to kill it. We used it last year to suckers on an old stump. Just break or cut them off, them rub the product on the raw area. Worked good for us. We bought at Lowe's, but I imagine anyplace that sells Roundup weed killer would have it.

Christina Yates · Answer

After my gran had a tree cut down which was too close to her house she was advised to wee into a bucket in the morning and pour this over the stump, it worked!!

Jackie · Answer

My dad used to use copper nails.

Susan · Answer

JHoule, however you choose to take care of this problem, please select the one most eco friendly. You may want to plant something else there one day and you don't want poisoned soil. Thank you

Craig · Answer

Cover the entire stump with heavy black plastic and tie it off the stump will suffocate and die naturally. this also works on pesky bushes cut as low as possible and cover with black plastic. It works best in the summer due to lack of water.

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