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Bent Stella Cherry tree

Discussion in 'Trees' started by wiseowl, Jul 10, 2017.

  1. wiseowl

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    Hello I have a 5 year old Stella cherry tree which is growing at an angle in other words it bent,it can be pulled upright would it be possible to stake it with some rubber ties in to an upright position and would it then grow straight:smile:
     
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      Yes, do just as you've described.
       
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        But do it gradually if it is badly bent.:biggrin:
         
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