Propagation: HELP - Potting Crepe Myrtle Sapling, 1 by spicerd

spicerd wrote:
Hello -

I am very new to gardening and have a 6-foot Crepe Myrtle sapling that I would like to keep, but am not sure where I want it to go yet. I would like to transfer it from its current in-the-ground location to a large pot, for keeping until I decide on a final location. My questions are:

Is this safe to do?
I assume I need to carefully dig around the sapling to assure retaining its roots - yes?
What potting medium would be the best for the potted temporary home?
Is there a period of time I should let it settle into the pot before moving it again to the final location?
Is there anything else that I need to be aware of / nervous about?

Thanks,

Donald