Peach Tree Rooting Issue

ScooterMagee · 4th August 2010, 01:35 AM

We have a Red Haven peach tree that was planted 6-years ago. The tree seems to be doing well, it is currently 9 to 10 feet tall and produced peaches 2-years ago, and this year also. The problem is the root system is very week. I still have the tree staked, because when I remove them, the wind will case the tree to lean nearly over on its side. I can grab hold of the trunk about 4-foot from the ground and easily move it 2-foot in any which direction. The soil is midwest clay, and it is on a hill so drainage is not an issue. I have apple and cherry trees in the same area that have rooted fine.

Any thoughts?

Thank You,
Scooter

Eric Frei · 4th August 2010, 08:35 AM

Yes, we need pictures. I need to see the tree and the staking method.

4th August 2010, 01:35 AM	#1
ScooterMagee I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 3	Peach Tree Rooting Issue We have a Red Haven peach tree that was planted 6-years ago. The tree seems to be doing well, it is currently 9 to 10 feet tall and produced peaches 2-years ago, and this year also. The problem is the root system is very week. I still have the tree staked, because when I remove them, the wind will case the tree to lean nearly over on its side. I can grab hold of the trunk about 4-foot from the ground and easily move it 2-foot in any which direction. The soil is midwest clay, and it is on a hill so drainage is not an issue. I have apple and cherry trees in the same area that have rooted fine. Any thoughts? Thank You, Scooter

4th August 2010, 08:35 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Peach Tree Rooting Issue Yes, we need pictures. I need to see the tree and the staking method. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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