Is there a science to the dig?

[Asus101]

I collected a large cotoneaster in the middle of autum since then it has budded out everywhere and shot out branches ten inches long . So it looks like it's doing ok . The problem I have now is that I didn't cut it back as much as I should have and I also did not cut the tap root clean . It's all shattered form were I stabed it with a shovel . There are 2 very large roots comming from farther up the trunk that I will eventually remove. I want to lift it in spring and flat cut the base hoping the 2 large roots will support the tree. Until I get new roots from my flat cut . What do u guys reckon is this do able

Just air layer up the trunk.

[Mojo Moyogi]

I have just skimmed over this thread and didn't see much mention of a very important word. Aftercare. A sheltered humid but well ventilated environment such as a polytunnel or a greenhouse, where a colected tree can be left alone (that means not touched at all) for at least a whole season preferably longer.

Cheers,
Mojo