Tree staking

Question

This spring we planted 3 bare-root forest pansy redbuds. We did not stake them because it was not recommended. They are leafing out very nicely but one is leaning quite a bit and I’m concerned that it will not straighten as it grows. Should we stake the one to help it grow straighter? It seems the wind in our yard blows in the direction it is leaning.

Answer 1

This article should help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/straighten-tree.htm