For those of you looking for stump removal options, you might be thinking of hiring an excavator. Hang on for a sec, though, because heavy machinery is expensive to rent, and unless you’re qualified to run it yourself, you’ll also have to hire an operator
If you live in an area where wildlife can access your yard, then put a fence around your tree -some animals will eat the bark off of young trees. Fruit trees start to bear fruit after they are 3-5 years old.