How It Works

Tree Staple™ holds a tree or shrub’s root ball firmly in place. The most extended prong provides vertical support and anchors below the root ball. This minimizes shifting in the soil. The crossmember stretches across a portion of the root ball, applying downward pressure. This allows proper movement in the wind. The shortest prong restricts twisting, further reducing ball movement and firmly locking the root ball in place.

Two are all you need for most plantings. Occasionally, conditions such as loose or sandy soil, extreme winds, or tree size may require a third stabilizer. Instructions for installation are included with each Tree Staple™.

For the best holding power, Tree Staple™ should extend a minimum of 12 inches below the depth of the root ball. We recommend that in loose or sandy soil conditions or extreme wind conditions, you consider increasing the size or adding a third stabilizer.

It takes one person less than two minutes to install two Tree Staple™ stabilizers per tree.

No. All you need is a sledgehammer. No other tools are required. However, we highly recommend the use of hand and eye protection.

Yes, US PATENT NOS. 6,065,243, 6,141,903, and 6,516,561 are in effect, with others pending.

Uncoated, plain carbon steel. Tree Staple™ is 100% biodegradable.

No. In six years of controlled use, there has been no indication of damage caused by the spike or crossmember entering the root ball. If anything, the roots will grow around the impediment.

A tree properly planted using Tree Staple™ will hold as well as or better than other methods. Guy wire installations introduce unnatural stress at the point where they attach to the tree. Often, strong winds will break the tree at this point. With the Tree Staple™ system, this does not happen.

Tree Staple™ eliminates potential girdling, damage to the bark, and the abnormal stress commonly created by traditional guy wire methods. This allows the tree to move in the wind the way nature intended. Purdue University says, "The result is a better balance …between canopy size, trunk caliper, and the root system."

Tree Staple™ eliminates the need for subsequent maintenance or retrieval, saving the labor and disposal costs associated with those activities.

Yes. However, they are designed to be left behind. The labor involved in retrieving the devices once installed may far exceed the cost of new products.

Tree Staple™ offers the best opportunity for working through adverse soil conditions. The steel construction stands up to harsh physical conditions. The sharp, narrow entry is angled to penetrate hard soils easily and is even effective in shale. The angled cuts of the prongs are designed to deflect off rocks in such a way as to give the Tree Staple™ the best chance of remaining effective.

Yes. They have been successfully tested in Florida and Louisiana.

Yes. Here's a simple and effective solution to use when working with container stock or loosened B&B material:

Following the installation steps above, use steps 1, 2, & 3 – changing the position of the short prong to the outside edge of the rootball.

Tie the burlap tree wrap (3"-5" width) to the crossbars on each side of the trunk. Leave about 2"-3" of play in the straps. Keep straps away from the trunk.

Proceed with installation instructions in step 4.

The seller/manufacturer’s obligation in the sale of this product in the event it should be proven to be defective shall be limited to the replacement of the purchased product. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties, whether written, oral, or implied (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). The seller/manufacturer expressly disclaims any incidental or consequential damages for personal injuries arising out of the use of this product and furthermore expressly excludes any warranties of merchantability and/or fitness as well as any express or implied warranties to the extent permitted under the laws of the states.