Planted this tree in early November. They recommended staking it against a long bamboo pole for 6 months, but we could not get that into the ground without going into roots so we used these instead.
Just trying to determine if we still need to try and straighten the top or if it will straighten out naturally. Very new to gardening/tree planting so I welcome all tips and tricks đź’š.
by Broad_Captain5281
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I never stake any of my new trees (I’ve planted over 40 in two years).
They’ll figure it out. If this were my tree I’d remove all stakes, I’d pull back the mulch from the trunk (6”) and let it do its thing. Also, ensure you didn’t plant it too deep. Hard to tell with the mulch.
I would keep the stakes because it’s a pretty tall tree. Some oaks I’ve planted want to tip over, which doesn’t look as pretty. The top won’t necessarily straighten out, but the new branches will grow normally and it’ll eventually branch out and look nice. I think that part of the trunk will always be crooked though. Does that make sense?
Also check that the root flare is not buried.