FAQ

If you properly planted a healthy tree with a sturdy trunk and large heavy root ball, chances are you won’t have to stake it. However there are times when you should stake trees. You should stake bare-root trees, trees with a small root ball or trees planted in areas with lots of foot traffic, like a sidewalk or street. New trees that can’t stand on their own or those that begin to lean or are tall, top-heavy trees with no lower branches. Young trees should always be staked if you live in a very windy area or if the soil is too wet or loose.

Use 12" straps for tree calipers up to 3". Use 16" straps for tree calipers up to 5"

The number of straps needed will depend on tree size and level of stabilization necessary. Typically 2 to 4 straps per tree are used. The more straps used the more secure the tree will be in all directions.

HORT straps are made with American polypropylene webbing woven with a lock-stitch weave to much higher standards than most imported webbing. HORT utilizes a 100% stainless steel grommet pressed and set to a higher pressure than competing brass or nickle plated grommets. The combination of USA made webbing and higher quality stainless steel grommets equals a much stronger and longer lasting strap.

HORT brand tree tie is made with American made polypropylene webbing that is tested and inspected throughout the manufacturing process. It must surpass specified requirements set much higher than imported webbing. HORT does not brand the webbing itself with logos or markings like competing products which only adds to the cost. The savings is passed along to the customer by offering a better product at a lower price.

HORT tree wrap is made of a recycled sulfate wood pulp paper coated with a non-toxic waterproof emulsified polymer. It is 100% biodegradable and is environmentally friendly.

Wrapping a tree's trunk is necessary for, not only newly planted trees but also thin barked trees, like soft maple, honeylocust and crabapples. HORT tree wrap is used to prevent windburn, frost and sunscald injury which usually occurs during winter and early spring. Intense sunlight warms the surface of the trees to the point of stimulating cell activity in the bark. A sudden drop in temperature at night can cause damage to the tree resulting in a condition known as sunscald. HORT paper tree wrap helps reflect the light and cuts down on the heating process. Trees planted on the south sides of buildings can be especially vulnerable and most of the damage will show up on the southwest sides of the tree. Applying HORT tree wrap in the fall and removing it in the spring will prevent damage to the tree.