Tree wrap should be applied from the bottom up and secured to the tree with biodegradable twine. The tree wrap should be removed within one year, normally during winter due to lower light levels at that time of year. Guying and Staking Guys or stakes should only be used when necessary, such as when roots are not solid in the planting hole or where the tree could be dislodged by high winds. In most instances the weight of the rootball is normally sufficient to hold the tree in place, assuming it was properly planted. Guys or stakes should be secured to the tree using a wire through a hose and attaching the guy or stake wires at that point.
Normal attachment is at two-thirds the height of the tree.
To avoid girdling the tree stem, guys and stakes should be removed after one year or earlier if the wire causes problems. For at least one to two years after planting, trees should receive about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. During hot and dry weather, supplemental irrigation is essential for tree establishment. Remember that excessive water can be as much of a problem and probably kills more plants than does a water deficiency. To help determine when watering is needed plant a drought-indicator plant in the rootball of the tree.