Planting and Staking

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Planting and Staking

• All containerized and non-containerized planting
  stock

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Purposes

• Protect from damage by equipment
• Anchor root system
• Support trunk of tree in upright position

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Planting Considerations

• Soil addition of soil amendments
• Planting depth same level or slightly higher at
  crown (soil level)
• Spacing distance between plantings
• Bedding plants, border plantings, shrubs, trees,
  etc.
• Pruning removal of overgrowth
• Staking trees, shrubs

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Unstaked Tree is Preferred

• Un-Staked
• greater taper in trunk
• better resistance to wind
• Well developed root system

• Staked
• Less trunk taper
• Susceptible to wind damage
• Less developed root system

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If Staking is Required

• Use two stake method
• Make sure prevailing wind blows through stakes
• Drive stakes at least 18 into ground at base of
  planting hole
• Use non-damaging tie materials
• Place ties at proper height

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Staking
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One Stake Method
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Two Stake Method
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Three Stake Method
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Guying
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Guying
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Tie Material
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Tie Material
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Improper Ties, Using Wire
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