Do you think we should have an exclusive thread for promoting, advocating and educating for establishment or retention of flora and fauna in the canopy?
heavier sod clumps/roots and shoots will decompose and release and tie up nutrients and gases.
Again it depends on the amount of plant material buried, soil composition and moisture etc
Personally I think you fucked up and should remove the sod asap
Espalier would be the way to go for ease of management. and fit for a front yard next to drive
https://www.google.com/search?q=espalier+cherry+trees&tbm=isch&rlz=1C1GGRV_enCA751CA751&hl=en-US&ved=2ahUKEwi-t5vY2uXoAhVTEM0KHaD4CgsQrNwCKAJ6BAgBEDc&biw=1899&bih=903
static slideline or two, diagonal and anchored towards the lay away from the hung tree. This act as barrier for the electrical. This would add some insurance to treeco's method
Finish cut can be mde wiht polesaw
Thanks to contributions from all:birra:
https://www.portal.treebuzz.com/one-hand-vs-two-hands-safety-versus-anticipating-the-inevitable-chainsaw-technique-1092