I recently shipped a small fig tree using the USPS mailing tube. 

Thanks, I've been exploring your youtube channel.

I think it might have been easier if you would have just soaked the whole mess in a bucket, then washed all the dirt off the roots and then separate.  I'm not as strong as you, but bare root seems to make more sense to me.

Nice video!  Thanks for sharing!

Suzi

Suzi...This is where men and women diverge....Brute force is always the answer for men! Plus, I would be looking for an excuse to use the saw. 

Thanks for sharing. Good info for future shipping.

Thank you. Nice video and generous gesture.
mgg