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Though 6 visits does seem excessive, I think they normally combine the stump & root removal with the new tree planting. It is clearly good to remove dead branches ASAP to avoid them falling and causing damage and it actually seems quite sensible to leave stumps as they mark tree pits (that are major trip hazards if they are treeless) and removing roots is usually easier to do if they can attach their back-hoe to the stump. Of course, it could all be faster but ...

 

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Though 6 visits does seem excessive, I think they normally combine the stump & root removal with the new tree planting. It is clearly good to remove dead branches ASAP to avoid them falling and causing damage and it actually seems quite sensible to leave stumps as they mark tree pits (that are major trip hazards if they are treeless) and removing roots is usually easier to do if they can attach their back-hoe to the stump. Of course, it could all be faster but ...

In general, it is feasible to consolidate many of these steps.

Though what might be missed here, is that while a tree can be cut down at any time of year, it cannot be planted at any time of year.

As much discussed, transplanting trees during the heat of summer and their high growth period is undesirable.

Many species, particularly nut-bearers and conifers do much better when transplanted in spring vs fall as well.

Transplanting in winter, even if possible, is not considered desirable, due to the risk of frost damage to exposed roots. But that besides, most nurseries are shut down, and the ground may be frozen.