Dogwood collecting?

[Jcmmaple]

So my grandpa is going to cut down a dogwood and grind the stump, unless I want it. He said I have a week to decide or he will have someone do the job. I know it isn’t the right time of year, but is it possible to collect and survive with the right amount of rootball? And is it too big? I plan to cut it at the line and see what happens, or I may pass I haven’t decided yet, any thoughts?

 

[Victorim]

Go for it! great stump. can you hold off for at least a few weeks?

 

[Jcmmaple]

I could probably talk into it, why would you ask?

 

[Zach Smith]

Fuggetaboutit. The tree is old and weak. It's reached the natural life expectancy of dogwood. Even if you could lift in late winter it wouldn't make it.

 

[Jcmmaple]

Zach your were right it is not worth digging after further inspection I noticed a lot of rot, if I did dig it up there wouldn’t be much to pull or save. Oh well at least I got a azalea bush from a lady I did landscape for. But thanks for the clear thought.

 

[queenofsheba52]

Y'all are right but I just gotta say: man, what a gorgeous stump.

 

[Jcmmaple]

Yeah it was pretty disappointing to find that out but I guess that’s the cons of this hobby. I have others picked out for next year so it’s all good.