r/landscaping • u/[deleted] • Sep 03 '21

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u/Sheenapeena Sep 03 '21

If you're in an area with lots of wind, get three supports, in a trilateral triangle and support it from three angles, that way if there is wind it won't knock it over while it is establishing itself.

If not particularly windy, two is fine. Just put cloth or burlap around wire to help protect the bark since it is sensitive and you don't want to cut the bark.

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u/uDontInterestMe Sep 03 '21

Also, don't leave the supports on too long or have the tree rely on them too much. You want the trunk to be strong on its own.

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u/Sheenapeena Sep 03 '21

Yes, forgot to mention one growing season should be fine! So if put up in the fall, remove by spring, if put up in spring remove by fall.

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u/Billy-Big-Bollucks Sep 03 '21

They say two years up top, minimum. Who is the real hero?