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TREES IN WINTER 



Newly set trees should be securely guyed for at least one season, 

 or until their roots become firmly established in their new 

 position. 



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Fig-. 40. Transplanting a large tree, showing the method of binding 

 up the roots, when it is necessary to transport long distances. 



Trees with an abundance of small roots are more likely to 

 survive the process of transplanting. The species that are more 

 commonly and successfully moved are the Maples, Elms, White 

 Ash, Basswood, Catalpa, Horse-chestnut, Pin Oak, Poplars, and 

 Willows. Trees with tap roots and few fibrous roots, like the 

 Hickories and most Oaks, are moved with less certanity. The very 

 soft and tender rooted trees, like the Tulip and the Magnolias, are 

 also difficult to move without loss. 



STAKING AND GUARDING YOUNG TREES 

 Newly-set trees are likely to become ill-shaped and badly damaged 

 if not properly supported and guarded during the first few years 

 of their life. This applies especially to street trees, but lawn trees, 

 although they many not require guards, should be supported in 

 some simple and inconspicuous manner. 



Stakes — A single stake, painted green, and long enough to 

 reach almost to the top of the tree and to extend into the ground 

 at least two feet is the simplest method of supporting young 

 trees. It is made pointed at the lower end and, after a 

 hole is made with a crowbar, it is driven into position. Sometimes 



