I just transplanted this service berry tree a month ago. The top branch and new growth are starting to bend over. This area gets occasional high winds and I am concerned about the tree starting to look windswept (guess I chose the right username). I know I should remove the support pole at some point to allow the tree to build up it's strength against wind, but for now should I try to extend it up to hold the new growth straight? Will the overall growth still be straight even if the top branch is bendy?
You could probably make it a bit longer, but due to the flat landscape around it, I think it will always have bendy top branches. I wouldn't worry too much about it though.
If I had a nickel for every misshapen plant I have, I'd have a lot of money, hahah.
Edit: some farmers plant certain types of trees to break up high winds on flat ground. You could also look into this if your property extends past the fence.
We do own about 10 feet past the fence, but the fence is sitting on an 8 foot retaining wall so it would be a while before a tree down there has any effect. We are planning on putting a few trees down there.