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?