The fastest way to remove a tree stump, without using a grinder, is the chemical method. By applying chemicals to holes drilled into the stump, you speed up the natural decay process and the remaining tree fibers and roots will break down more quickly.

I used a few bottles of this on a couple of large stumps and it started working within the first week. If you are not in a hurry it works fine. Also works much faster if the stump is fibrous.

About Stump Removal Chemicals This chemical contains high concentrations of nitrogen, which is prized for its ability to speed up the decomposition process. Some products use other chemicals, but potassium nitrate is widely regarded as being the most effective option.

: a rudimentary or vestigial bodily part. 2. : the part of a plant and especially a tree remaining attached to the root after the trunk is cut. 3. : a remaining part : stub.