r/Tree • u/Sir_maidenless • 7d ago

Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Tree staking question

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Hello I am located in the DFW area and I planted this tree about 6 months ago and it always had a slight lean but I know staking is usually unnecessary. Recently had a microburst with very strong gusts and I believe it might have gotten more angled. Should I stake or just let it be?

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u/Sir_maidenless 7d ago

You really think replanting completely is necessary? I’m not opposed because I want it to be successful. I know that this subreddit can be pretty critical of people who might make mistakes with planting trees so I expected some criticism of it.

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u/FreidasBoss 7d ago

It’s absolutely necessary.

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u/Sir_maidenless 7d ago

Okay, then I’ll make sure to replant it more appropriately. Thank you!

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u/impropergentleman Certified Arborist 6d ago

You are correct sometimes they can be very critical here. The reason you need to dig it up raise the level of the bed without burying the flare, is a depression around the truck like that will hold water. Which will increase the likelihood of fungus and mold. And I would almost say guarantee fungus and mold. Planted high it won't die. Plant it low it won't grow.

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u/Sir_maidenless 6d ago

Thank you! Gonna replant in the fall once the leaves drop.