Due to a very wet spring this Black Cherry fell, trapping small trees and shrubs under the trunk. Initially, it seemed the only thing that could be done was get out the chain saw and remove the tree. This would free the trapped shrubs and clean up the area. As we looked closer it was became clear that the Black Cherry root system was not damaged and it could survive. We decided instead of killing the tree we would prune off the large, reaching branches, leaving smaller branches that will eventually grow upwards. This left us with a very interesting, crab like, structure. The trunk was supported with stumps so it wouldn’t fall further. This allowed us the opportunity to install native woodland and other native shade loving plants all around the fallen tree. It created an interesting focal point and a beautiful planting.