🍂 Red Maple

(Acer rubrum)

A Red Maple tree is a wonderful shade tree and a good fit for virtually all properties. This tree is not only great for shade and grows quickly, it is also highly revered for its beauty. It renders a pageant of colors, with something always red in every season. Winter red buds, red springtime flowers, deep red summer leafstalks, and brilliant red hues in autumn foliage are just a preview of the beauty this tree has to offer. It grows fast and well in hardiness zones 3 through 9, averaging heights between 40 and 60 feet, and widths up to 40 feet.

🍂 Dawn Redwood

(Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

On the subject of red trees, the Dawn Redwood is a terrific choice for those looking to add shade to their properties. Not only are they easily transplanted, they grow very fast, up to 4 feet a year! In fact, it is one of the fastest-growing trees in Indiana. In height, they average between 70 and 100 feet, and in width, they average up to 25 feet wide. They are suitable for hardiness zones 5 through 8.

🍂 Northern Catalpa

(Catalpa speciose)

The Northern Catalpa tree is interesting because they have unique twisting trunks and heart-shaped leaves, making them very beautiful. In addition, they are well-suited for residential landscapes, but can withstand harsh city conditions as well. They do produce fragrant flowers and fruit yields, so they should not be planted near areas where foot traffic is common, like sidewalks and driveways. They can drop and be slippery. They average in height between 40 and 60 feet, with an average width of 30 feet. Plant these in hardiness zones 4 through 8.

“ Indiana’s Hardiness Zone is 6 and 7”

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If you are researching quick and effective ways to burn a tree stump, it is important to reconsider doing it yourself. Using fire to burn out an old tree stump can be a very dangerous job. Without the proper knowledge, tools, and hands-on experience, burning a tree stump is not recommended. Instead, contact a trusted Noblesville tree care company for safe and professional tree stump removal.

If you are committed to doing the project yourself, continue reading to learn what you’ll need and where to start. Be sure you are using the highest standards of safety, care, and concern when carrying out each step of the process. This starts with a phone call to your local fire department for information about your town’s outdoor burning laws. There could be a active burn or fire ban depending on the time of year, current weather conditions, and more.

What You’ll Need

You can purchase everything you need to burn a tree stump at any local home improvement store. They will have the supplies, equipment, and safety gear needed for stump burning and removal. These items vary in cost, but you can expect to set your budget at around $200 or so. Here is what you will need:

Steps:

❶ Set up your drill, wood-boring bit, and extender.

❷ At a 30 degree angle, insert your drill directly in the center of the top of the tree stump. Drill a hole 8 to 10 inches deep.

❸ Clear the bark debris from the hole. And then repeat the 2nd step over and over until you have several holes in the stump. Be sure they are at least 1 inch apart.

❹ Use your trowel to pour once scoop of saltpeter into each hole.

❺ Then using your cup and funnel, top off each hole with hot water. Continue this step until the potassium nitrate (saltpeter) as fully dissolved.

❻ Lay your scrap wood on top of the stump. Be sure your scrap wood is completely dry. If you do not have scrap wood, use a starter log. Many recommend positioning the scrap wood “tee-pee” style, starting from the ground.

❼ Using your matches, ignite your scrap wood or starter log.

❽ Remain with the stump at all times while it burns. Let it burn down and smolder until there is nothing left but ash.

❾ Use your shovel to break up big chunks of the smoldering stump. Remove all large chunks of leftover debris.

❿ Fill the hole with fresh soil. Top with grass seed.

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Call 317-537-9770 for Noblesville stump removal you can afford. Our experienced tree care contractors offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services, including stump grinding, stump removal, tree removal, lot clearing, and more. Call 317-537-9770 to request a free estimate from a friendly tree care contractor, today.

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