Tying fruit trees to straighten them?

[nao57]

So... had a question about tying down fruit trees that are leaning over. I've seen people do this. Its a good idea and works. You can use it to straighten a tree that is leaning over. Often this happens in areas that have wind. Over time the tree leans...

Anyway... my question is, how do you know if the tie downs on the tree are too tight? Do you need to worry about this? I want to make sure on this since I don't want to damage the fruit tree (Peach tree). Although if they are too lose then its not really doing any good either. So I just wanted to double check if there's anything to worry about for tying them down with stakes and ties.

Thanks.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You need to use something that won't rub the bark and cause wounds. I like jute string, or strips of soft cloth. You also can tie it in a figure 8 if it's twine to hold in place, and not cause damage. You shouldn't tie too snugly as it the tree can't move it won't build strength to the trunk. Tying is meant to be temporary. You need to check it occasionally and remove it if you see any problems.

Here's a helpful article,

https://extension.umn.edu/planting-...ing-trees#placing-the-stem-attachment-2020811

 

[nao57]

You need to use something that won't rub the bark and cause wounds. I like jute string, or strips of soft cloth. You also can tie it in a figure 8 if it's twine to hold in place, and not cause damage. You shouldn't tie too snugly as it the tree can't move it won't build strength to the trunk. Tying is meant to be temporary. You need to check it occasionally and remove it if you see any problems.

Here's a helpful article,

https://extension.umn.edu/planting-...ing-trees#placing-the-stem-attachment-2020811

Thank you very much.