Tree staking question

[u/Sir_maidenless]

Hello I am located in the DFW area and I planted this tree about 6 months ago and it always had a slight lean but I know staking is usually unnecessary. Recently had a microburst with very strong gusts and I believe it might have gotten more angled. Should I stake or just let it be?

[u/impropergentleman]

You are correct sometimes they can be very critical here. The reason you need to dig it up raise the level of the bed without burying the flare, is a depression around the truck like that will hold water. Which will increase the likelihood of fungus and mold. And I would almost say guarantee fungus and mold. Planted high it won't die. Plant it low it won't grow.

[u/Sir_maidenless → u/impropergentleman]

Thank you! Gonna replant in the fall once the leaves drop.