Hybrid Poplar Trees

Question

Bought some 4-5 foot hybrid poplars. After planting them it appears a few of them have a slight curve to their slender trunk. Is this normal? Should I stake the trees until the get bigger?

Answer 1

Curves are not normal and it is usually caused by a tree searching for the light. Staking is not usually necessary unless you live in a very windy area.

Here's some info about poplars that may help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/poplar/growing-poplar-trees.htm