Just had a large pine tree removed from the garden and the stump has had to be left in. I want to plant a shrub as close as possible to the stump to take the place of the tree. Assuming I can dig a decent planting hole next tto the stump (looks promising), would there be any problem with doing this? The only problem II can think of would be fungus on the now dead roots affecting a new shrub. In that case are there any shrubs to avoid? I was thinking of something like a species lilac or native like hawthorn or hazel.
Guidance needed please.
