Cut a Bradford pear and it sprouts back from the roots. Grinding the stump plus the surface suckers is what actually kills it for good.
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Getting Rid of a Sweetgum — and Those Gumballs — for Good
A ground sweetgum stump can still sprout from surface roots. Grinding those roots is what stops new shoots and new gumballs.
Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal: What’s the Difference?
Grinding shaves the stump below grade; removal digs out the whole root ball. Most yards only need grinding – here’s how to tell.