HOW TO PROPERLY DOUBLE STAKE TREES, BLOG—
Staking provides young or newly planted trees much needed support until their anchor roots and feeder roots and fully established, and the trunks are strong enough to support their canopy weight during high winds. It is recommended that you always double stake any newly planted tree throughout the first couple growing seasons to allow the anchor roots to fully take hold to their new home.
High winds that can shift the trees will damage the roots underground by breaking them and putting the trees into shock, double staking help prevent this by allowing the trees to sway with the wind but no more than is necessary. If you have trees that have been damaged by high winds, it is never too late to stake those as well…