Tree staple

Details Tree staple Tree staple

1998-02-03

2000-11-07

Poon, Peter M.

Plant husbandry

Tree supports

111 2, 248351, A01C 1100

Patent

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061419036

ABSTRACT:
A device for securing the root ball of newly planted trees and/or shrubs into proper position, for stabilizing the trees and/or shrubs to prevent shifting or toppling while the tree and/or shrub root systems are first developing. The device includes a horizontal cross member, and a series of prongs perpendicularly depending from the horizontal cross member. Two outer prongs are attached to the ends of the cross-member, and at least one, but preferable two or more shorter inner prongs are attached near the middle of the cross member in one configuration. At the time of planting, after the root ball of the tree is set into an appropriate hole, and the tree is in proper position, the prongs of the device are driven into the ground such that the outer prongs are retained in the firm portion of the soil, and the inner prongs engage the root ball. The outer prongs are of a sufficient length to be held securely in the soil, and the shorter prongs are arranged both in position and sized in length to engage the root ball securely. The device is driven into the soil deep enough for the top of the cross member to be flush with the soil.

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