I just transplanted this service berry tree a month ago. The top branch and new growth are starting to bend over. This area gets occasional high winds and I am concerned about the tree starting to look windswept (guess I chose the right username). I know I should remove the support pole at some point to allow the tree to build up it’s strength against wind, but for now should I try to extend it up to hold the new growth straight? Will the overall growth still be straight even if the top branch is bendy?

  • Wahots@pawb.socialEnglish
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    29 days ago

    You could probably make it a bit longer, but due to the flat landscape around it, I think it will always have bendy top branches. I wouldn’t worry too much about it though.

    If I had a nickel for every misshapen plant I have, I’d have a lot of money, hahah.

    Edit: some farmers plant certain types of trees to break up high winds on flat ground. You could also look into this if your property extends past the fence.

    • Windswept@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      29 days ago

      We do own about 10 feet past the fence, but the fence is sitting on an 8 foot retaining wall so it would be a while before a tree down there has any effect. We are planning on putting a few trees down there.