Righting a Blown-Over Tree: Steps to Save Uprooted Trees

Storms often topple healthy trees. Here's how to right them:

1. Dig under the root ball to create space for it to settle back.
2. Cleanly cut any broken roots.
3. Use thick padding (not hose) under rope/chain around trunk to pull upright.
4. Tamp soil, water thoroughly to settle.

Staking:

• 6–10 ft tall: two 6-ft stakes, 2 ft from trunk, 1-in nylon belting loose enough to sway.
• >10 ft: three stakes in undisturbed soil, wire + nylon belting, allow sway.

Remove supports after 1–2 years. Mulch 4 ft radius, water in summer for best root regrowth.