What's your question? Ask

Evergreens

Q.Straightening an Already Established Tree?

Zone zone 8-9 | bbmitchbb added on January 19, 2013 | Answered

I have several large evergreens that have been in the ground for 2 to 3 years. The top half of the tree on 5 or 6 of them are noticeably “crooked” or leaning one way or the other. Would it be harmful to the trees to gently attach them and pull them to stand up straight??

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
AnnsGreeneHaus
Answered on January 19, 2013

When pulling a limb or trunk to (un)bend, make sure the items you use will not "girdle" the bark. I always suggest that people use a legnth of "dead garden hose" with a sturdy rope or wire run through it. The hose will keep the rope or wire from girdling (which will kill) the plant. Use a metal T-post from a farm or tractor supply store to attach the rope or wire. Use a 6' or 8' post, the 5' will not be sturdy enough.

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Evergreens
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK