Tag Archives: Tree protectors

Great nurseries consider tree tubes essential

There has been a major change in the level of acceptance of tree tubes in recent years. They are now considered standard operating procedure for successful tree planting.  Several top-notch tree seedling nurseries offer – and highly recommend – tree … Continue reading

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5 foot Tubex Combitube Tree Tubes coming soon!

Many visitors have asked:  Do you offer 5 foot Tubex Combitube Tree Tubes? We’re happy to report:  We will soon! 4 foot tree tubes are still the most popular height used, and get the job done in the majority of … Continue reading

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Tree Tubes – Watch For Hidden Costs

There are several hidden costs to watch out for when buying tree tubes for tree seedling protection.  The two largest of these are:  Added tree tube stake length and shipping costs. Tree tube stake length:  With our Tubex Combitube Treeshelters, … Continue reading

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Best Time To Remove Tree Tubes

One of the most frequently asked questions about tree tubes is:  “When should I remove them?” One of the most common mistakes tree tube users (including some university researchers over the years) have made is: Removing the treeshelters too soon.  … Continue reading

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The Right Stake is key to success

It’s an old adage among long-time tree tube users:  Even the best tube (which is, in our humble opinion, the Tubex Combitube Treeshelter) is only as good as the stake that holds it up. And after years of experimenting with … Continue reading

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What’s in a name? A tree tube by any other name would grow trees as fast

It’s funny how something that is essentially a very simply product – a cylindrical, translucent plastic tree tube meant to protect tree seedlings from deer and accelerate early growth – can go by so many different names, and the difference … Continue reading

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