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I would plant it out of the pot and consider leaving it in the ground for at least a good year plus, that will give the tree a chance to regain its vigor. Then the Spring of 2005 would be the time to bring it out of the ground and pot it up...
I will mention it again... put a ceramic tile at the bottom of the hole, place a little soil over the tile. This will keep the roots spreading to the side rather downward. It prepares the root ball for a pot.
Plant it normally to the base of the trunk. (as it would be in a pot) Then during the winter Mulch it up to the lowest branch.
I take a few buckets or nursery pots (larger than the width of the tree), and cut the bottoms out of them. I place them around the tree and pack dirt on the outside of the bucket. I then place the mulch inside and pack it loosely around the trunk up to the lowest branch.
I do hope this answersmost of your questions. If not aak away!!!
