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Planting a New Tree Next to Old Stump?

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From: Richard Troendle City: Cedar Rapids, IA
we removed a large old oak tree, how far away should we plant a new tree
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Hi Richard: Did you remove the stump, i.e., stump grinder? I would say a good rule of thumb is to stay at least three feet away. Best, Jay
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