While most trees, including citrus trees, benefit from staking after planting, stakes can do serious damage if they’re installed incorrectly or left on the tree for too long. Knowing how to stake up ...

Q: How long should I leave the stakes on my new trees? – Phil, Fort Collins A: Support systems should be used only to prevent a tree from falling over before it is able to establish roots. If the ...

Trees establish themselves quite well in normal situations. However, in special situations, staking, guying, or a similar system may be needed to hold trees upright until adequate root growth anchors ...