80 mph wind vs young Red Maple

[grilling24x7]

We had some strong winds here that bent my Red Maple tree a bit. It's not bad but it was perfectly straight.

 

 

The main base of the trunk is still straight but as you can see the top of the central leader now leans to the right.

 

 

Should I stake this back straight? Or will the tree just naturally fill in the top left area to make it even again?

 

Thoughts?

[sloth]

When was this planted, was it ever staked? It's a good sign the stem is upright, must have strong roots

Is there any cracking/splitting on the branch which has moved? I reckon your best bet would be to leave it be...

[grilling24x7]

When was this planted, was it ever staked? It's a good sign the stem is upright, must have strong roots

Is there any cracking/splitting on the branch which has moved? I reckon your best bet would be to leave it be...

 

Thanks for your reply. It was planted about two years ago. It was not staked. There is no cracking or splitting, just some bending.

[sloth]

Then is say its doing just fine, leave well alone maybe increase the grass free zone as the tree grows...