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Sweetgum Stump Removal for Arborvitae Planting: Move Over, Don't Dig

12″ sweetgum removed. Want arborvitae exactly on stump site. How deep/wide is root base?

Reality

Solid wood ~12″ radius from center.
Beyond: cuttable roots.
Stump grinding leaves wood chips—hard to plant in.

Best Solution

Plant arborvitae 18″+ to side of stump center. Roots decay naturally. No need to excavate massive stump. New trees establish fine offset.

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