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What material should I use for staking?

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For guying straightened, wind thrown trees, use three stakes or anchors, equally spaced around the tree with one placed upwind from the prevailing winds ... read more

I use pruned branches from my own trees. After the spring when I have a lot of floppy daffodils around, I sometimes use daffodil leaves for tying instead of string. They're not very strong, but they work in some cases. read more

Staking materials vary depending on the situation and size of the tree. For small to average-sized trees (up to 10-12 feet in height), wooden stakes are sufficient. They should be at least 2 inches by 2 inches by 5 feet long. read more

Remove all staking material after roots have established. This can be as early as a few months but should be no longer than one growing season. Materials used for permanent tree protection should never be attached to the tree. read more

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