Should I stake a new tree?

Should I stake a new tree?

Most trees don't need staking. Furthermore, even when staking is beneficial to a newly planted tree, it usually remains so for only a short period of time. Staking a tree that does not need it can do more harm than good. Movement of the trunk helps strengthen it by thickening it and giving it taper from bottom to top.

How do you stake a large tree?

Larger trees or those in windy conditions will need more. To make a tree straight, drive the stake into the ground at the edge of the planting hole so that the stake is upwind of the tree. Attach a rope or wire as a guy to the stake, but never attach it around the trunk of a tree.

What is tree staking?

Like planting hole amendment, tree staking is done with the best of intentions but without regard to long-term tree health. Rather than helping a tree develop root and trunk growth that allow it to stand independently, improper tree staking replaces a supportive trunk and root system.