Description
The tree staking kits contain everything needed to securely stake trees. Staking newly planted trees is important to prevent root rock and allows trees to establish more easily. The stakes can be removed after 18 months to 2 years.
This large staking kits are for trees over 250cm at time of planting. The kits contain two tanalised timber stakes (150 x 5cm) to be placed at each side of the tree, cross bar, belting, nails and rubber spacer block to prevent the tree rubbing.
For installation instructions, watch our video guides:
How to Install a Large or XL Staking Kit (Single Stem Trees over 2.5m)
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.
