Last year I bought an Idaho Locust and it has done very well (I live in southern Cal desert). I staked it according to instructions; this year its growth is incredible (most likely several feet since I planted it), and the trunk is a few inches in diameter (also, much more than when it was planted).
My question--for this second year, should it be staked also? I have read that if trees are too reliant on stakes, they won't grow as thick a trunk. So far, even in some 20-40 mph winds, I was surprised to see it holding up so well, even though our house offers some shelter from the winds (it is some 25 feet in front of our house in the front yard).
Should I stake it this second year? So far, knock on wood (no pun intended), I really haven't seen a need for it.
My question--for this second year, should it be staked also? I have read that if trees are too reliant on stakes, they won't grow as thick a trunk. So far, even in some 20-40 mph winds, I was surprised to see it holding up so well, even though our house offers some shelter from the winds (it is some 25 feet in front of our house in the front yard).
Should I stake it this second year? So far, knock on wood (no pun intended), I really haven't seen a need for it.