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Tubex Treeshelters are an important tool when attempting to establish difficult to grow tree seedlings on challenging sites.

Developed in the United Kingdom in 1979, land managers in over 25 countries around the world are using millions of Tubex treeshelters to protect their valuable tree seedlings. The twin-walled, solid, translucent, tubes provide maximum protection from animal browse damage, wind, chemical sprays and equipment. In addition, the greenhouse environment created by the shelter promotes seedling growth.

Application

Natural regeneration of a seedling usually occurs under the shade of its parent where conditions are characterized by lower light intensities, higher humidity and reduced air movement, all of which combine to reduce planting stress. Tubex treeshelters imitate these conditions while providing a dependable approach to plant protection and facilitating forest management. Correctly installed and used Tubex Treeshelters:

• Reduce the stresses associated with the seedling transfer from nursery to planting site.
• Reduce seedling losses caused by animals.
• Increase rate of seedling survival after planting.
• Improve overall planting project success.
• Reduce time spent on inspection and maintenance.
• Provide cost savings by avoiding the need for fencing and enabling more efficient herbicide applications.

Treeshelter and Planting Site Management and Care:

• Choose tree species suitable for the site, climate, sunlight, soil conditions, and other environmental factors. Consult with local forestry professionals, your state forestry department, your local soil and water conservation district office for seedling selection and land management advice.
• Install treeshelters over tree seedlings on planting sites that receive a minimum of 6 hours of daily direct sunlight.
• At a minimum, inspect planting site annually to ensure treeshelters and stakes remain sound and upright.
• Practice vigorous weed control for a minimum of 3 years or until the tree is large enough to shade out the vegetative competition below. We recommend installing the VisPore Tree Mats at the time of planting to provide 3 years of weed control.
• Dispose of treeshelters fragment as they breakdown naturally. The Tubex Treeshelter is made from a chemically non-reactive and biologically inert polypropylene that is not harmful to the environment.
  

WHITE OAK STAKES

The companion stake is a critical part of the Treeshelter system. Tubex Treeshelter is the strongest treeshelter make, but it's only as the stake that supports it.
That's why our companion stakes are make from kiln-dried white oak heartwood, for its decay resistance. Our customers are always impressed by how straight-grained and knot-free our stakes are. And their pencil-pointed tips make it easy to drive them straight into the ground.

Text and image from TreeEssentials