Staking a Tree

Not all trees need staking. In fact, unless the tree is being planted in certain conditions, the tree is probably better off without a stake. Research indicates that trees in normal conditions that are left unstaked have trunks that are stronger than their staked counterparts.

However, if your tree is in a windy site, is top-heavy, is a large evergreen, is bareroot, or is in a location where it may otherwise get knocked over by rambunctious children or vehicles, you need to stake it.

There are various methods of staking, but it's important not to put anything against a young tree's tender bark that would rub or otherwise damage it, inviting disease. And with any stakes, remove them after one or two years.

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