Emrys Davies wrote:
:: At that size it has not gone anywhere where it will cause damage.
:: Just dig it up as soon as possible. It has to go.
::
:: Fist cut it down to about four feet and use the remaining part of
:: the stem to rock it as you dig. You will have it up in a few
:: minutes.
::
:: Regards,
:: Emrys Davies.
::
Or do what I did, chop it down at ground level or a few inches above and
stick a planter over the stump until it's rotted away!