@Fairygirl the second pic shows a close standard single upright stake with rubber ‘tie’ … the sort that is installed during planting when it can be placed carefully between the roots before the planting hole is back- filled.
Not a good idea to use that type of stake when a tree has already been planted because of the risk of damage to the roots.
In that case I would use an angled stake so that it enters the soil away from the roots.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That's what I indicated earlier @Dovefromabove, and is the type on the RHS link . I would always use it here, as there's always a wind, except for the type of tree, and planting site I described earlier. It's worth doing it [angled stake] in both directions, especially if it's something more shallow rooted, or top heavy. I did that with my little apple trees
The 'double vertical' stake is often used for moorland or hillside planting up here, because otherwise they'll grow at 45 degrees, or end up on the ground - horizontal
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hmmm... It's not particularly windy around here (Cardiff), although like everywhere we get the occasional howler. The fence does provide pretty good protection on three sides of the tree, too. Perhaps my birch doesn't need a stake any more.
Hmmm... It's not particularly windy around here (Cardiff), although like everywhere we get the occasional howler. The fence does provide pretty good protection on three sides of the tree, too. Perhaps my birch doesn't need a stake any more.
If it was mine, i would cut the stake at about 12/18 inches, and buy a proper tie to be used only if a big blow is forecast. The idea is to stop the rootball from moving, not stopping the tree from flexing. You could nail the tie to the stake ready to be used if needed.
@Fairygirl the second pic shows a close standard single upright stake with rubber ‘tie’ … the sort that is installed during planting when it can be placed carefully between the roots before the planting hole is back- filled.
Not a good idea to use that type of stake when a tree has already been planted because of the risk of damage to the roots.
In that case I would use an angled stake so that it enters the soil away from the roots.
I've already suggested that, it's a common practice world wide.
But not a good idea in the opinion of everyone.
The odds of damaging a bit of a root is minimal, a "blunt" point on the stake would likely move any part of a root out of the way if the ground isn't rock hard.
Just because lots of people make the same mistake, doesn't stop it being a mistake.
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so you're right, but the RHS is wrong Most of us have moved on from the 1970s. You should try and catch with us at some point. You might actually like it. Have you still got the brown velour suite?
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@martinjpollardx2hllQmm - I reckon that you could probably remove the stake altogether. As @Balgay.Hill said - it's been there a good while, so the root system should be well established by now. It also looks healthy, so that also suggests it's doing well. Once the roots are well anchored, trees rarely need any further help. The fact you've said it's also pretty sheltered, means it's probably not needing it now, but Balgay Hill's further suggestion is worth bearing in mind too, if you're concerned at all.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just because lots of people make the same mistake, doesn't stop it being a mistake.
Ha Ha!
You really do amuse!
Keep it up!
so you're right, but the RHS is wrong Most of us have moved on from the 1970s. You should try and catch with us at some point. You might actually like it. Have you still got the brown velour suite?
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The 'double vertical' stake is often used for moorland or hillside planting up here, because otherwise they'll grow at 45 degrees, or end up on the ground - horizontal
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
You could nail the tie to the stake ready to be used if needed.
Most of us have moved on from the 1970s. You should try and catch with us at some point. You might actually like it.
Have you still got the brown velour suite?
@martinjpollardx2hllQmm - I reckon that you could probably remove the stake altogether.
As @Balgay.Hill said - it's been there a good while, so the root system should be well established by now. It also looks healthy, so that also suggests it's doing well. Once the roots are well anchored, trees rarely need any further help.
The fact you've said it's also pretty sheltered, means it's probably not needing it now, but Balgay Hill's further suggestion is worth bearing in mind too, if you're concerned at all.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...