Monthly Archives: February 2011

Planting Persimmons? Tree Tubes Are A Must!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Admin

The fact that so many deer attractants and baits are persimmon flavored or persimmon scented should tell you all you need to know:  Ripe persimmon is like ambrosia for deer! Persimmons on a given tree typically ripen over an extended … Continue reading →

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Planting Paw Paw? Tree Tubes Are For You!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Admin

Paw paw (Asimina triloba) is our largest native tree fruit, and the only temperate member of the Custard Apple (Annonaceae) family. Now that we have the Latin names and jargon out of the way, let’s get to the more important … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: Playing Mind Games With Seedlings

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Admin

One of the “knocks” on tree tubes you often read is that the seedlings grown inside them have spindly stems.  Having worked with tree tubes continuously for more than 21 years, I have a great deal of perspective, and can … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube “How To” – When to remove your tree tubes

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Admin

OK, so you plant your tree seedlings, protect them with Wilson Tree Tubes, and then watch (and we mean literally watch – you can see it happen) those trees grow out the top of the tubes faster than you ever … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes at discount prices for QDMA, NWTF members

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Admin

Hunters planting trees to promote wildlife habitat do a lot more than just create wild turkey or whitetailed deer habitat on their own properties.  They create habitat for game and non-game species that provide benefits for all wildlife lovers far … Continue reading →

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Special Tree Tube Discounts for American Chestnut Planters

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Admin

We at Wilson Forestry Supply salute all of the dedicated people working to restore the majestic American chestnut tree to its rightful place in our eastern hardwood forests.  We want to do everything we can to help, at least in … Continue reading →

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“Oddball” Tree Tube Orders Welcome Here!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Admin

Our web site, www.wilsonforsup.com is set up to take tree tube orders in bundles of 25 tubes. But what happens if you need 32 tubes – does that mean you have to buy 50?  Not at all!  Unlike many tree … Continue reading →

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Hot Stove League… For Tree Tubes

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Admin

Just as pitchers and catchers are heading to Arizona and Florida for spring training, the tree tube season is really starting to heat up. For much of the country it’s been a long, cold winter with record snowfalls.  Spring and … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: “The Cost Gets Lost”

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Admin

I just got off the phone with a favorite old customer of mine.  He’s one of those tree farmers who does everything right, and for whom failed tree plantings are unacceptable. He needs to order some more tree tubes for … Continue reading →

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Wilson Tree Tubes Perfect for Black Walnut

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Admin

When plastic tree tubes were introduced from the UK and became available in America in 1989, many of the early customers were black walnut growers.  It seemed like a complete “no brainer”:  Eastern black walnut produces extremely high value timber, … Continue reading →

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