Kradl Tree Staking Kit | Version 1 | Reusable, Heavy Duty Support for Young Trees 1-2 Inches Diameter| 60 Second Assembly | Non Intrusive and Best for Stem Growth

I bought 5 of these for one year old loblolly trees. The trees have been through 4 ice storms that caused the tops of the trees to touch the ground with weight. Amazingly the trunks did not break but in time will. The stakes and cords that the landscaper installed were ineffective because they were too low and the Oklahoma wind caused the cords to slide down with the trees sway. The Kradl system seems perfect. I assembled them in heavy rain before the temps dropped again and they snap together effortlessly. I extended the "outriggers" the entire length so the trees are supported very high up. The stakes are curvy and really stay in place at an angle. The structure is sturdy and looks more like a permanent structure than a tree support. There is no way the trees can be pulled down now. The only trouble I had was locking the twist band that holds the telescoping legs. It kept turning (in the lock direction) without stop. I simply wrapped a short piece of black gorilla tape around the twist band to prevent slippage. No big deal. I consider the Kradl a value that can be reused. Great idea!

I purchased this kit two weeks ago and I am glad that I did. The assembly took only a few minutes and I found that it does protect my young tree in heavy winds. The length of each leg is adjustable to the ring can sit parallel when the tree is planted on uneven terrain.As a bonus, this kit will also support my tree watering bag by using plastic zip ties attached to the ring and the loops on the watering bag. Unfortunately, the Amazon web site says the product is no longer available, but I plan to buy another one when it returns.The pictures show how the kit can support a tree watering bag.I just purchased and received a second Staking Kit. The design is excellent with three telescoping legs, the kit can rest on very uneven grouns and still provide excellent support for a tree.

The Krandl tree staking system was very easy to install and appears to be very sturdy. We just had a storm with 60+ mph winds and the Krandl stakes held. My trees are small so they do not put a lot of pressure on the stakes at this point but so far I am very happy with the purchase.

In the past week or so we planted a new tree in our backyard. We noticed it was starting to lean a bit so we decided we needed support. After comparing stakes and the kradl, we thought this looked not only easy to use but less harmful for the tree. Within 48 hours of installing this product, we had severe windstorms. I thought for sure this thing was going to go flying! It didn't though and is still standing and doing its job. It's only been a few weeks now, but so far it's been well worth the cost. Great product.

This stand is perfect for young trees. We just planted this Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia (an evergreen), and she's obviously a baby and gangly and can't stand on her own yet without a little help (especially when it's windy). This little stand is super-sturdy and keeps her upright and growing straight up without leaning. And it doesn't impede on her growth - she has plenty of room for her trunk to expand, and the stand doesn't scrape her bark off. Plus, it looks great from the street and very professional (no tacky stakes, with twine or wires tied all over the place in a makeshift attempt to support her). Great investment for any baby tree!

I actually used this product for a completely different purpose than it was designed for. I have a metal bird feeder system with a tall pole from which several relatively heavy feeders hang. My problem was when the wind would blow heavily, it would cause the pole (and hence the feeders) to sway a lot. Since the bird feeder was so top heavy, the swaying of the whole system finally caused the pole to buckle and bend way over. Fortunately it did not break. The pole is only anchored at the ground, and I had previously added a second anchor system but to no avail. The wind would still cause the pole to sway. One possibility would have been to try a heavier pole, and/or to anchor the pole into concrete in the ground. Instead, I decided to try this product meant for trees as a simple and easy solution to my problem. So far, it has worked like a charm! I am not a physics guru, but it had seemed to me that adding extra support halfway up the pole would really help stabilize the whole system, and it has. The one modification I made was to add something to pad the inside of the ring to keep the pole that much more stable (i.e., to give the pole virtually no wiggle room, literally). Not an elegant fix, but I used a 4-inch funnel with the small end cut off and placed upside down over the pole. It acted as a spacer and solved that problem. I covered the middle section with a black metal hood I had and slid it down the pole to cover the ring area. That was purely for aesthetics. Sorry if this sounds complicated... it really was not. It was cheaper and easier than a completely different solution. This product was exactly what I needed!

We had kept this small apple tree staked with wood and wire. It kept taking a beating in the wind and did not thrive. After 3 years of wooden stakes and hard wire with cut pieces of old hose pieces, I decided to invest a tiny bit and try to save it. So far this is working beautifully and it lets the tree move a bit. Very sturdy support, easy to set up. It saved this little tree. Fantastic product. The wind has put it to the test and it has passed with wonderful results. Highly recommended.

This product is a good idea, but the quality just wasn't there -- more cheaply made product that doesn't perform as advertised.It assembled easily enough, but within a couple days the latch that keeps the circular belt enclosed around the tree trunk failed, and the tree was damaged as it laid against the unit. I couldn't get it to stay closed. Additionally, one of the leg height adjustments wouldn't hold in place.This product is a very good idea. It's just not made very well. Maybe I got a lemon, but still...