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jdick2
Joined: 05 Feb 2007
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Location: Houston,TEXAS
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: What to do? |
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I recently planted a small Shantung Maple. About 5ft tall, 1-1 1/2 diameter. I located the root flare and tried to detangle the roots.
Ok now for my problem, the root ball is only about 8 in deep and 6 in wide. I am in a new house addition and there is no wind block and I am on a slight hill. It is very, very winding. Should I try to stake the tree for a short while, or just hope it doesn't blow over.
Thanks
John |
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pstevens1
Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 17
Location: Waxahachie,TX
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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| I have had a similar experience. There wasn't enough root ball for the roots to really grab onto. Therefore, the tree kept falling over. I think in your situation, as I did, you should stake it for a while at least until the roots begin to take hold. Just do it in a way so you don't damage the bark. |
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lou_midlothian_tx
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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Location: Midlothian,TEXAS
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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I would stake it. Take them off in the fall after the leaves have fallen off. Just make sure to let the tree sway a couple inches though. Nothing too tight.
Soil drench with seaweed liquid solution every month to speed up root growth. |
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