Leyland Cypress and snow

[farmettehopeful]

We just put in 2 Leyland Cypress trees that are about 8 ft tall 3 days ago so the roots are not established in our soil. The current forecast for this evening and until Tuesday is winds 15-25mph with gusts hitting 40 and between 8-12inches of heavy snow. We have staked them down but now I am wondering about the limbs. Should I twine them up like they did when I purchased them or are they old enough to hold up okay? They said they are about 2 years old.

 

[thistlebloom]

I would go ahead and wrap them up.

 

[farmettehopeful]

I was worried someone would say that haha...I have had to bring many planters and containers on the covered porch in hopes of saving them through this freak snow storm and I am tired! Oh well, best to save what I can, especially the most expensive ones

 

[catjac1975]

I agree with the wrapping idea-why take the chance? I'm sure they were not cheap-Or even dig out one side and tip them over.

We just put in 2 Leyland Cypress trees that are about 8 ft tall 3 days ago so the roots are not established in our soil. The current forecast for this evening and until Tuesday is winds 15-25mph with gusts hitting 40 and between 8-12inches of heavy snow. We have staked them down but now I am wondering about the limbs. Should I twine them up like they did when I purchased them or are they old enough to hold up okay? They said they are about 2 years old.

 

[farmettehopeful]

I got them wrapped the best I could in the dimming daylight, beginning cold rain, and without a ladder! I hope they survive because you are right catjac, they were not cheap (I never thought I would have to actually buy trees, dang nosey neighbors) I plan to go out in the morning with a broom and attempt to remove any snow and continue to do so throughout the day since I'm home all day anyhow. Thanks for the help!

 

[farmettehopeful]

So far so good, although we only got a little over of an inch so far, it is a very heavy snow! I went and shook them off, as well as my hostas that were flourishing and the phlox. The others items I already had out in planters have tarped "lean to"s that are sheltering them so I just shook the snow off the tarps. I'm guessing I will be going out every few hours and doing it all over again though! Now, I am worried (just like the power companies are) about the surrounding trees that have leaves already. I wish I could shake them so I don't have to worry about the deck being smashed if they come down! I just can't win this crazy spring!