Learn how to stake up citrus trees when you plant them to avoid wind damage and leaning trunks.

How and when to stake a tree when planting Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze.

How and when to stake a tree when planting Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze.

That swaying encourages trunk and root growth. Staking shoulder height leads to spindly trunk growth that may not sufficiently support the tree as it grows. And no wires, please.