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Avoid
Tree Loss
Many trees are lost each year because homeowners fail to stake their trees properly. Trees that are not staked will often grow crooked, said Albert S. Beecher, Virginia Tech ornamental horticulture specialist.
Use a 2 x 2 inch wood stake or metal pipe to hold the tree in place while it grows. It is bfest to place the stake in the hole before filling in the earth. The stake may damage the roots if it is placed after the tree is planted. Set the stake in the ground about two feet. It should be high enough to support the tree. When one stake is used, place it on the side of the prevailing wind. After planting the tree, thread a wire through a piece of garden hose, and tie this around the tree stake to hold the tree in place.
Another method to support newly planted trees is to use guy wires or cables. These should slope from about half way up the trunk to the ground at an angle of about 45 degrees. The upper ends of the wire are attached with lag screws or by threading the guy wire through a piece of garden hose to prevent damaging the bark. The lower ends of the wires are anchored to stakes driven deeply into the soil. Generally, three wires or cables are usually placed around a large tree. Do not use these guy wires in situations where it is possible for people to stumble over them at night, Beecher cautioned.
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