Planting trees in ground stumps - Palmers Garden Centre

Hi there, I’m about to have 2 pohutukawa tree stumps ground out and I would like to plant olive trees in the same spot as one of the stumps. The olive trees are a decent size (approx. 2m tall) and I will mix in some soil/garden mix with the saw dust/chips that are left behind but I’m just wondering if this will be enough for the trees to survive/cope with? Would appreciate your advice.

Thanking you in advance,
Jody Davies

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Jody Davies asked 4 years ago
last edited 4 years ago

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Hi Jody, I would suggest not to use any sawdust or chips for planting, as a mulch it would be ok. Use a mixture of topsoil and garden mix. Plant quite high too as the soil will subside and drag the plant down. Make sure the olives are well staked.