Why it it a problem if the base of the tree is less that 2"? Ways to correct it?
495947
I also think that a very thin trunk would not support the weight. I have seen very young small trees with a circular trough type thing filled with water and the trough is made is sturdy plastic. Your local nursery could help you, too.
495948
this is just my opinion...but if the trunk of the tree is smaller, i don't think it could support the weight of water in the bag... i've used it on a tree with a much smaller trunk... i put a stake in the ground next to the trunk and secured the bag to the stake so all the weight of the water would not be on the tree... so far it has worked out okay.
495949
The weight of the water in the filled bag can topple the tree. It might pull out of the ground, break the trunk, or damage it with excessive weight. Alternatives? a 5 gal bucket with a small hole in the bottom placed next to the tree, filled with water. Ugly, but it works.
495950
I would think it is due to the weight if the bag. Shifting could cause the tree to tilt or perhaps break. I have the treegator it's very convenient .
495951
The only potential problem is that the weight of the full bag of water might be heavier than the tree is strong. Also, trees smaller than 2" may not yet be tall enough for the branches to clear the bag.
1135018
The tree is made of heavy guage cardboard and you may be able to pull this off however the layers are prepunched to go together in decending order and the additional height would most likely make the tree quite unstable. We simply placed additional cupcakes in a circular pattern around the bottom. Good luck if you decide to try adding layers and best wishes on your celebration.
1514470
I agree with Mark. Not as big as the pic seems. The trees are about 3 feet high and the width would depend on how they are spaced.
899704
I'm afraid I hung ours on a stand, so I don't know. The photos I've seen look like the trees are very close together.
732313
The base is not that flexible...You can probably get it around the corner by trying different angles.
1764609
I cannot help. I purchased this for my grandson for Christmas so it is under the tree.
35350
You also might want to add a turnbuckle to the mix, so you can maintain constant tension on the cable.. Of course, you also might pull your tree down. :)
1881125
Update. ... im just talking to my sister and she told me that tree adults(including her) had a super time on it, there were going very fast and no problem or what so ever. Maybe the weight has to be at the back. Hope you decide the best...
1957728
You could also wrap the cable around the tree, of course the diameter of the tree could determine how well that works. That's what we did camping, when I didn't have tools to adjust the length.
1144313
The vertical height would depend on the diameter of the tree being wrapped. The thicker the trunk, the less height you'll get.
1055965
For me, 1/2" from the top isn't normal. If it's bothersome to you, exchange it.
1541338
Had the same issue..I just used a little thicker small nail..place the higher middle piece 1st, then kine up the other middle piece and move along...I did it with my husband so it was a little easier.
1061091
It may be too wide to be used in tree stand. Without measuring to confirm, I'd say out has about a 3 foot base area between the legs
1276594
I have both pine and hardwoods on my lot. It takes two or three passes to get it pesenable. The hardwood leaves are not the problem its the pine needles and pine cones that give me the problem.
1302891
I don't remember seeing a listed minimum tree size on the box, but I wouldn't use it on a tree under 16 diameter
1025283
The base is just under 54 inches. You could save about 3 inches if you remove the rubber feet.
1591724
It might depend on the size pot you have it in. There is, however, a lot of differing info on pot size. Some say that if you have it in a smaller pot and let the roots fill the pot, then move it to a larger pot, that the tree will develop better. Others suggest a larger pot from the beginning. For most plants the pot size affects the height of the plant.