Leaning tree

We've got an old tree that leans quite a lot. We don't want to remove it but would like to know if there's anything we can do to support it?

Asked by Kamil on 4th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"It would depend on what you were trying to achieve but there are many ways to brace /support old trees. However sometimes you may be better reducing the size of tree to help with leaning/overloaded branches."
Answered on 4th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"It would be advisable to try take some weight out of the tree on the leaning side , but if it’s leaning servilely you may want to consider topping the tree to a safe height an maintain it as a habitat pole"
Answered on 4th Oct 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"(1)Drive the Stakes into the Ground. Use a mallet or sledgehammer to drive two or three wooden or metal stakes around the perimeter of the tree outside the root ball area. ...
(2) Push the Tree Upright. ...
(3) Secure the Tree to the Stakes.
(4)Allow Time for the Tree to Anchor Itself.
This is the best ways.. many thanks"
Answered on 4th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Yeah it seems to be top heavy and needs trimming around"
Answered on 4th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Hi one of the best things to do is take Some weight off the top more weight up the top the more it will lean thanks david"
Answered on 4th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
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