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Originally Posted by BlackArcher101
I'm not sure putting plants into the stump would actually protect it from cold temperatures. The ground itself is where most of the heat will come from and removing it from that may actually make it more vulnerable. I can't think of much use for the stump, but if you were going to drill that big of holes in it, you may as well go further and remove it.
As for putting a post or something on it, as Fuzz provided in the link it's doable, but if you did a two post lattice you'll need a bracket with decent height since the structure will still be tippy in one direction. As well, if the stump is fresh/wet, you may have issues with lag screws into the stump loosening as the wood dries.
Does the silverberry require support or is it free standing? I would also recommend planning around the expected mature growth size, so many people don't and it creates problems down the line.
Not sure if you need ideas, but here's a structure I made last year for some vines. They are expected to go higher, so I'm going to run some stainless cable from the top to the garage eaves to let it fan out once it gets to that stage.
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I was thinking something similar to this. Just narrower. I was thinking whether to do single panel or two at a 60 degree to 90 degree angle.
Good suggestion. I was thinking to be lazy with the stump, now I guess it's worth doing right and digging it out. I think I have a DIY plan insane enough that should work well and be reasonably cheap. Involves ratchet straps, drill, reciprocating saw and strategically cutting at the roots when there is a light tension on it (to avoid the tree or root vibrating back and forth ineffectively when trying to saw it). Fingers crossed it works with minimal injury.
Silverberry is a type of bush in the same usefulness as lilacs as a privacy bush. However, it is supposed to be faster and larger growing and much more aggressive than lilacs. Lilacs max out as a tall bush, Silverberries keep growing into small trees and are supposedly aggressive suckering plants. I might be making a mistake, but I think it will be 10+ years before it is identified as a mistake.
http://plants.spruceitupgardencentre...8/Silverberry/