there is an older, stronger tree 25 feet from this one which could be used as an anchor?
2006-10-27 13:50:50 · 12 answers · asked by suzannemorris2001 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I took care of a problem like this a number of years ago. I bought some twisted cable (believe it's called aircraft cable) at Home Depot, along with some clear poly tubing (better would be automotive gas line tubing if you don't mind black), cable clamps, and a turnbuckle. Cut the tubing into two pieces that completely wrap around the two trees, plus maybe six inches each to accommodate growth. Insert the cable through the tubing for the anchor tree, wrap around it and affix with a cable clamp. Somewhere before the leaning tree, attach the turnbuckle with another clamp. Then from the turnbuckle to the leaning tree, do the tubing trick again. You'll need an extra pair (or more) of hands when you attach the last clamp so that there is no slack - in fact get it leaning toward the anchor tree as much as possible.
Then when everything's fastened and tight, use the turnbuckle to straighten the little bugger.
2006-10-27 14:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by kamaole3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the leaning tree is young it is possible to straighten. An older tree with an established root system most likely does not respond well to straightening. A young tree can be lifted and replanted. In the planting hole ram in 2 sturdy poles before planting the young tree.Plant the tree between the 2 posts to the same level the tree was planted before. Anchor the tree with a hose-covered rope in a number 8 fashion. The rubber hose pieces prevent bark damage.Cover the roots with good soil and soak with water.You could also try to dig under the roots on the leaning down side, Pry the tree with one or more shovels up and fill the gap with soil. Anchoring will help to keep the tree straight at least till it stays that way. To tie anything to a tree trunk must be done in such a way that the bark is not damaged.
2006-10-27 17:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by hildegard r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is the tree that is leaning? How far is it leaning? That would be useful information!
If it's more than a sapling then just leave it alone! If it's trunk is more than you can put your arms around, don't even worry about it!!! In THAT case the tap root goes to the MOON via CHINA and won't let it go anywhere.
As for the other tree: using it as an anchor could very well harm it in some way. E.G.: Having it's bark damaged inviting diseases.
2006-10-27 13:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by x_southernbelle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some sort of protective collar around the tree just below the point where it starts to lean. Then another one a couple of feet up. The bottom one should be tied off so to stabilize the tree and the top one will be to put some gentle pressure in the direction you want it to go. You will have to keep checking the top rope and tightening as necessary as the tree goes back toward vertical. You should call some landscaping contractors or nurseries in your area for ideas about the collars and how to attach them. Make sure that there is no obvious reason that the tree is suddenly growing to the side. If there is another tree above it, it is just looking for the sun. In this case you may have to either trim the taller tree or move one of them to a sunnier location.
2016-05-22 02:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have the right idea! use a strong rope and loop it around the little tree about at middle "center" then take the rop in the opposite direction from which it leans. I would stake the loose end in the ground though because using the other tree could possibly damage the older tree!
2006-10-27 14:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually the best way is to stake the tree use a short piece of rubber hose around the tree run a strong piece of wire through the hose and down to the stake you may have to use two stakes depending on the size of the tree after you have the wire in place you can then twist the two sides of the wire together to tighten it which will straighten the tree.The rubber hose keeps the wire from damaging the tree.
2006-10-27 14:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by stingyshyt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a nice thick board on each side of the trunk from the base to above the part that starts to lean and tie a rope around them to keep them secure and as time goes by you might have to adjust them some. Good luck.
2006-10-27 14:26:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We usually put a rod, a stick on the the leaning tree as a support in straightening it
2006-10-27 13:55:50 · answer #8 · answered by svpasamba 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
put a stick tie it around the tree.
2006-10-27 14:00:15 · answer #9 · answered by jeff 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some things in nature are best left undisturbed grasshopper.
2006-10-27 14:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋