Tree stumps and honey fungus (trees, plant, fruit, roots)

[Hesky]

I just had a couple of dead pine trees cut down. However, the tree stumps were not removed. I would like to plant a couple new trees to replace them as soon as possible since it will take a while for them to be big enough to serve as a privacy screen, and I think there is enough room to plant them despite the stumps. However, I am concerned about the negative effects that having the remains of the tree stumps nearby may cause to the new trees and other more established pine trees that surround them. In particular, I've read that by leaving the stumps I am risking having an invasion of honey fungus in the future?

What are your thoughts?

[cittic10]

Did the pine trees that were there have amarillia/honey fungus???

[Hesky]

Originally Posted by cittic10

Did the pine trees that were there have amarillia/honey fungus???

I don't think so. Though to be honest I can't say for sure what did cause them to die, since they were already dead when I moved into this house. I was just wondering if the dead stumps wouldn't attract any type of fungus, or in anyway hurt the new trees though. Someday I will probably remove the stumps, its just that its expensive and its something I can't yet do.

[cittic10]

I wouldn't worry about it then.
If you don't see any fruiting bodies or any signs of it the amarillia then I'd leave the stumps there and in a year or two when they turn to mush, it makes a good amendment for the veggie garden.

Even if the former trees were infected, in order to prevent the spread, you'd have to remove all the roots too not just the stump.