How do I repair a bent tree

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I have a 3 or 4 year old weeping willow in my yard. It had a rough start and was unable to support itself until late last year. As a result of the many support items used, the tree got a cut in its bark and created a "bend" It is about 30 degrees sharply. I was wondering if there is some sort of Splint or bracket which would straighten the trunk right where it is needed. The whole tree is not bent, just a 2 foot section. Any Suggestions? Thanks

Tom The Great · Accepted Answer

IMHO, the tree will try and straighten itself trying to grow towardsthe sun.  However you might have to wait a while.  Good luck,tom @

Eric in North TX · Answer

I use a T-post driven next to the trunk on the side of the direction Iwant it to go, then make or buy a saddle (the commercial ones I've hadwere rubber, like tire sidewall). then you just put gentle pressure onit to grow the way you want. It takes time, perhaps years, but itdidn't get that way overnight.

Jerry W. · Answer

A constant feeding of Viagra should make it stand proud."wayne"  wrote

Joseph Meehan · Answer

It's a weeping willow.  Just make sure it gets lots of water and leave it alone.  :-)

buffalobill · Answer

or:maybe start up some new ones:"Almost all willows take root very readily from cuttings or wherebroken branches lie on the ground. "  see more info at: info at: the planting zone and the subspecies. there are many varietiesand sizes of these.do you want a dwarf or a 50-foot variety? see tree nurseries sites suchas such as: wrote:

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