How Do You Repair A Rose Tree Trunk?
Rose trees are not actually trees, but a way to use a tree trunk to cultivate the roses’ shape. Miniature rose types are grafted onto the trunk of a tree that is generally three feet tall, and grow into the spreading shape of the tree. Often the trunks of the tree may become infected with fungal diseases or damaged by the weather. Harsh weather conditions like wind and rain can hurt the trunk and the canes of the tree. Repair your rose tree trunk to restore the health of your tree. Determine how many wooden stakes you need and their height to help your tree support the weight of the canes (stems). You need one stake per 3-inch in diameter of the trunk of the tree. The stake should be tall enough to be driven 18 inches into the ground and be a little over half the height of the tree. Drive the wooden stakes into the ground with a stake hammer, one foot away from the trunk that is leaning from the weight of the rose canes. Because grafted trunks support a lot of weight, they may start to
