Survey on stacking a tree

[Jarenn]

Hi,I am Jarenn and I am a Design and Technology student.I am here to take a survey on the methods of staking a tree.In my country,I often see young trees,being stack using a rope that is tied onto a piece of wood that is buried beneath the soil.This supports the tree from not toppling when there is a heavy storm or strong winds.But I have discovered that the rope and wood method is not essential in really stabilizing the tree.Strong winds and bad weather could blow them off.I believe this is a problem to be tackle.I am planning to design and make a product that would be attach to the stem of the tree,having 4 steel legs that would be hammered to the soil,supporting the tree from not falling.Well I can't show you the sketching of the product as this is only just a survey that shows that there is really a need to improve the methods of stacking.

So,do you think that there is a problem on the stacking methods that people are using now?Not very stable?Would harm the tree itself?Would you prefer having a strong product that is made with a strong material( like steel) to support the young tree?

 

[Chuck]

Hi,I am Jarenn and I am a Design and Technology student.I am here to take a survey on the methods of staking a tree.In my country,I often see young trees,being stack using a rope that is tied onto a piece of wood that is buried beneath the soil.This supports the tree from not toppling when there is a heavy storm or strong winds.But I have discovered that the rope and wood method is not essential in really stabilizing the tree.Strong winds and bad weather could blow them off.I believe this is a problem to be tackle.I am planning to design and make a product that would be attach to the stem of the tree,having 4 steel legs that would be hammered to the soil,supporting the tree from not falling.Well I can't show you the sketching of the product as this is only just a survey that shows that there is really a need to improve the methods of stacking.

So,do you think that there is a problem on the stacking methods that people are using now?Not very stable?Would harm the tree itself?Would you prefer having a strong product that is made with a strong material( like steel) to support the young tree?

You will find that tying a tree to 3 points will work better than 4 points. When one ties a tree it is not meant to be permanent, only long enough for the tree to become established. A lot of people drive a stake next to the trunk and then tie the tree to it. This is not good. A tree should be able to move in the wind, it will make the trunk stronger and a single stake driven through the root system of a young tree isn't a good idea either. Three fixed positions like an equilateral triangle is better than a square or rectangle. The tree should be tied to the stakes with something soft, like rope, not wire or cable. It should not be tight either. When ever I have to stake a tree I just use inexpensive plastic tent stakes driven into the ground every 60 degrees and tie with 3/8" cotton rope

 

[CanadianLori]

I agree with Chuck. 3 x stakes and flexibility. Same reason we use fans on seedlings.

 

[Pat]

I agree with Chuck and CanadianLori, the tree should be able to move with the wind when it is young, the stake is only until the root system becomes established.

 

[LIcenter]

I am in agreement with the three above posters. A tree should never be staked so tightly that there is no movement allowed. By allowing the tree to sway a little, it sends a signal to the roots to start growing farther out, with the end result being a much healthier tree. And the only tree I would consider staking would be a bare root tree. (at least in my area, anyway)

 

[Jarenn]

Thanks for all those who replied,I have an idea on to improve the stacking system,really appreciate your feedback