If in fact these trees are castorbeans ( not really trees), they will be
very easy to remove. Castorbeans have a relative shallow root system and a
few digs with a shovel should be enough to take them out. Or as an
alternative. just cut them down at the base, they will not resprout.
"Jean Staffen" wrote in message
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I am going to assemble a garden shed in my back yard in a spot that is
presently occupied by three small trees. The trees are volunteers and
about
6' high. Castorbeans I think. Here's my plan: Cut them down as low as
possible. Cover stumps with water softener salt (rock salt) and them upend
coffee cans over the stumps. The floor of the shed will cover the stumps
and I'm thinking that the salt and lack of sun will kill the stumps.

Will this work?