Wow, I am so flattered
and happy to have drawn you in too LOL My photos have done their work I would say!
Don't be too leery of dormants, my Mom & I do grow a few and they are the best looking ones come spring with their new fresh foliage. I have only had a few of the harder dormants that just didn't thrive and I eventually had to give them to someone in the colder zones but there are plenty that do great, like Primal Scream & Autumn Wood.