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A good support system can help us deal with challenges.
The same can be said of trees.
When done properly, staking can set anewly planted treeup for a successful and long life.
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Find out which trees you should stake, and how to stake a tree correctly.
Which Trees to Stake
Not all trees need staking.Evergreen treesoften dont require extra support, for example.
Here are a few of the main situations when you should stake a newly planted tree.
Trees planted along highly trafficked areas such as sidewalks and roads also benefit from a sturdy stake.
Slow-Rooting Species
The species of tree can also factor into deciding whether staking is required.
For example, newly planted hickory and beech trees usually don’t need staking.
In addition, staking helps minimizeroot ball movementthat can damage new fine roots.
There are several different all-in-one staking systems available to support smaller trees with narrow stems.
One features a polyethylene chain that locks in place around the stem and the stake.
These are available online and through mail-order nursery catalogs.
