Had a dogwood that grew up through my deck. Had to cut down after hurricane. It is now sprouting up through the cracks in my deck.

Question

I don’t want to cut a hole in my new deck if it’s not going to be a pretty tree. Not sure if I can salvage the tree since it now is sprouting like a bush instead of a tree.

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Answer 1

It likely would not return to its former splendor. I suggest removing the stump entirely and saving your deck. Here's an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/kill-zombie-tree-stump.htm