When do you remove the support pole and wrapping after planting a young tree?
REMOVE support and anchor stakes soon after the tree can stand on its own (usually by the end of the first growing season). more instructions for making sure you trees are off to a good start: http://www.treepeople.org/vfp.dll?OakTree~getPage~&PNPK=67&gclid=CLy_1uK8_o8CFQNbHgodACW9pQ an unstaked tree grows faster than a staked one. Prolonged staking not only reduces the taper of the trunk, but also creates a liability, particularly if it is not clearly flagged. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-601.html Remove the square wooden nursery stake after planting. Stake the tree loosely for protection or support if needed. Provide two stakes per tree. If the stem can’t stand up on its own, stake it so that it stands upright. Use non-abrasive ties in figure-eight pattern. Plan to remove
