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Best way to stake a tree that is going against a brick wall?

williamspencer98williamspencer98 Posts: 7
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So if you can imagine these three Ligustrum Japonicum trees are going to be planted in the brick raised bed (that is behind the trees laying on the ground). Going to give privacy to overlooking neighbours.

The size of the pots means they won’t be directly in front of the wall but probably 10cm away from it. How would you suggest these trees to be supported? I don’t really want stakes but would rather have fixings on the tall brick wall behind so it’s more inconspicuous. Any suggestions please? Thanks in advance! 

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    You can buy special adjustable collars to attach trees to stakes in such a way that they are secure but also safe from rubbing.  I expect you could screw the bit that would go round a stake to your wall.  This kind of thing - https://www.griplast.com/en/p/landscaping/stakes/staking-collars/

    I do wonder about how much room your tree roots are going to have to spread and grow and acquire enough water and nutrients to maintain a healthy canopy up top.   You're going to need to to give them very good soil in which to grow and keep the watered regularly, especially before and after planting and until they have established themselves.
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