Baby Oak Tree - should I stake it? - Ask Extension
Hello! In May 2020 we planted a red oak tree in our yard. This spring, it has developed such a big crown that it is bending over with the weight of it...
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Baby Oak Tree - should I stake it? #752320
Asked May 26, 2021, 3:02 PM EDT
Hello! In May 2020 we planted a red oak tree in our yard. This spring, it has developed such a big crown that it is bending over with the weight of its leaves. It does not appear the roots are disturbed or losing hold. The trunk is just bent and it gets worse when it rains and leaves are wet. Trunk is only 1” thick and the whole tree is 7 feet tall.
Should I add some support so the trunk grows up straight? If so, what method is recommended? If not, can I expect my little tree to straighten out on its own?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi,
I think you should stake the tree. Here is a how-to: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/staking-and-guying-trees
Susan T,
Thank you so very much for the feedback! We so appreciate the response and expertise regarding our bendy little tree. We thank you gain for the valued opinion and we will do our best to give our oak it’s best life in our yard. Yea!!
Linnea Maas
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On May 27, 2021, at 3:47 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
You’re welcome!