"louisxiv" wrote in message
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The elder tree I discussed in an earlier thread/post (09/05/2006 @ 00:21)
has now been blown over by the wind. I think that what has happened is
that the removal of the rubbish and soil at its base has left it
vulnerable to toppling as it was partly rooted in the manky pile of
garbage (masquerading as a compost heap) which had been chucked around it
for 20 years by previous owner.

My question: Given the shallow roots (see second image below) and the
general lack of anything which looks lively down there is it worth trying
to re-erect it and reroot it (i.e. is it likely to survive) or should I
cut my losses and redesign around the space it has freed up.

http://i4.tinypic.com/1041c3n.jpg

http://i4.tinypic.com/1041c9i.jpg

Thanks in advance for any advice.

xiv

P.S. Anyone recognise the landmark in the background?

It is deceased, gone and is no more. Treat the incident as a Golden
opportunity to redesign and replant what will be a large area.