Sapling Cascara still bent over from the winter snow/ice - Ask Extension
Dear Master Gardner,
I planted a lanky Rhamnus purshiana last year in my front yard. This past winter’s snow and ice load left it listing to one ...
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Sapling Cascara still bent over from the winter snow/ice #868140
Asked May 13, 2024, 2:35 AM EDT
Dear Master Gardner,
I planted a lanky Rhamnus purshiana last year in my front yard. This past winter’s snow and ice load left it listing to one side. Should I stake this tree erect? If I should, what would be the recommended way of staking it? I also had a Baccharis pilularis knocked to the ground by a falling branch during the ice/snow. Is it possible to save the bush? If so how? I don’t have a problem with naturally misshapen plants so long as they can be healthy; however, the front yard tree, I would prefer to see straightened up.
Many thanks in advance for any advice you provide,
S
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
To straighten the tree, follow the advice in this URL:
https://www.thespruce.com/diy-yard-drainage-methods-5080419
When pulling on the tree use a good pad to prevent trunk damage.
https://www.thespruce.com/diy-yard-drainage-methods-5080419
When pulling on the tree use a good pad to prevent trunk damage.
Thank you for the info.
Sabina
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On May 14, 2024, at 12:30 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Well, I just clicked on the link and it is all about yard drainage solutions. The issue I’m pretty sure with the Cascara sapling was the burden of the ice and snow bending it over. Perhaps you added the drainage link by mistake?
Thanks
Sabina
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On May 14, 2024, at 6:50 PM, Sabina Schievelbein <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thank you for the info.SabinaSent from my iPhoneOn May 14, 2024, at 12:30 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Oh, Oh. I had 2 questions at the same time. I wonder if the other got the tree straightening link.
Try this one with my apology.
https://www.thespruce.com/how-do-i-straighten-a-leaning-tree-2132836
Try this one with my apology.
https://www.thespruce.com/how-do-i-straighten-a-leaning-tree-2132836
