Anchorage Options

Stake and Tie

An economical and practical option, the stake and tie method is suitable for trees with girth sizes less than 20cm. Either one, two or three stakes are driven into the ground (not the rootball!), to which elasticated rubber ties are fixed, which are then secured to the trunk to hold the tree in position under tension. This method normally does require some tightening of ties or even further driving in of stakes over time as a routine aftercare task, especially on a windy site.

Underground Platipus System with Platimat

The underground Platipus anchorage system is far stronger than the traditional stake-and-tie method and completely invisible once fitted. It has become the system of choice specified by leading landscape architects to secure semi-mature trees. The finished planting is far more aesthetically pleasing to the eye as it has no wires or stakes, and is far safer from a health and safety perspective as it eliminates trip hazards, thereby being perfect for both public spaces and young family residences. We highly recommend underground Platipus anchors for all stock with girth sizes of 20 cm or greater, but they can be used on smaller trees when a client does not wish to have visible stakes. There are four sizes of Platipus so any size tree can be anchored, which are used with the corresponding sized mat to protect the rootballs roots from being damaged and ensure the stability of the tree.

Platipus Guying System

Platipus anchorage systems are also available for overhead guying and are especially recommended in an exposed area, on large trees with smallish rootballs, in soft ground conditions were getting a good hold for the anchor is questionable and especially large evergreens specimens that will be in leaf during the worst winter storm. They are comprised of three guy wires each with a rubber collar around the trunk of the tree that are attached to three underground anchors spread out to three points Furthermore, they are highly advisable when is absolutely critical that the tree be perfectly straight, as one can tweak and readjust later after any settling or further anchor locking has occurred.

Underground Deadman Platipus System>

Primarily for use in planters or where underground services prohibit the possibility of driving in underground anchors, the deadman Platipus system enables you to secure a tree by using sleepers or kerbstones for anchorage under the soils surface or by installing expandable eyebolts/hooks in the planter wall if in the vicinity of the roots of the tree being planted.