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Should I worry about keeping this tree straight? (infosec.pub)
submitted 2 months ago by Windswept@lemmy.world to c/gardening@lemmy.world
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I just transplanted this service berry tree a month ago. The top branch and new growth are starting to bend over. This area gets occasional high winds and I am concerned about the tree starting to look windswept (guess I chose the right username). I know I should remove the support pole at some point to allow the tree to build up it's strength against wind, but for now should I try to extend it up to hold the new growth straight? Will the overall growth still be straight even if the top branch is bendy?

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[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Remove the bottom support and slide it up to where you can attach it with some very soft plant ties.

It will build strength up on its own, but too much wind from one single direction isn’t good either. So weigh your options. If you’ve got wind that does come from all around, probably better to leave it.

Edit, sorry only a month old, leave the old support in still, too soon to remove!