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    Oct 6, 2012, 10:13 PM
    Pecan tree - How to kill the tap root
    I have cut down my Pecan tree. I dug around the perimeter of the stump, and cut out all the roots. I cut the remaining stump off about (two) feet below ground.
    The remaining stump is about 16" in diameter. How can I make sure that it will not sprout up later once I've landscaped over it.
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    Oct 7, 2012, 02:08 AM
    I doubt that it will do much sprouting, but just to make sure.

    Drill some 1/2 to 3/4" holes in the stump, from Home Depot, garden department, get a small package of Root Rot. Pour Root Rot in holes and then water. The Root Rot is copper sulphate and will kill any remaining roots. Speeds up decaying.
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    Oct 10, 2012, 10:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    I doubt that it will do much sprouting, but just to make sure.

    Drill some 1/2 to 3/4" holes in the stump, from Home Depot, garden department, get a small package of Root Rot. Pour Root Rot in holes and then water. The Root Rot is copper sulphate and will kill any remaining roots. Speeds up decaying.
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