City Of Pflugerville: Fall Tree Care Tips

Press release from the City of Pflugerville:

10/11/2021 8:57 AM

Do you know when to remove tree wraps, ties and stakes?

In Texas, typically the best months to plant trees are October and November as the temperature is cool and the tree has time to establish before rigors of summer. When planting a tree, you might use tree wrap, supports and stakes or your homebuilder or landscaping company may have left ties and stakes on the tree. 

When planted, trees might benefit from wraps, support ties and poles to help the tree withstand wind and to help the growing tree's root system get established to support its rapid growth. A newly planted tree should be able to sway gently as root growth is established, the ties and supports should not be "TIGHT" around the trunk or to the support.

Do you know when to remove them? As a tree strengthens over time, it is important that the ties are removed to avoid permanent damage to the tree. Most trees do not need supports after 6 months and practically never after two years. If not removed in time, a tree can grow over the wraps and ties which can strangle the tree, causing severe injury or even loss of the tree.

Be sure to take care of your trees and go check the supports on trees on your property today.

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