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I have a dogwood tree that is about 15 feet tall with a trunk of 5 inch
diameter. I would like to move it, but I'm not sure I can without killing
it. How big of a root ball would you think I would have to dig up to move
it without killing it?

Root ball rule: 10 inches out for each inch of trunk diameter. Tie a twine
loop (loose) around the trunk, measure out 50 inches and tie a stick at the
end of the twine at this mark. Walk around the tree to make a nice scratchy
circle on the ground and that's where you start digging.....down. This is
NOT going to be a one person job. IF you can get a tow truck back to where
your tree is you can make a sling around the base of the trunk and have the
truck lift it and move it to where it's going......if logistics permit. If
not you'll need to find the day labor employment agency used when the
pyramids were built. Soak the ground pretty good for a few days before you
dig, it's easier on the tree and the shovel technician. It's also best to
move the tree when dormant.

Have fun!

Val