Tag Archives: Tree Tube Stakes

2 years and 2 weeks in tree tubes

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Admin

A customer in Florida sent a photo of a sawtooth oak he planted as an 18/24″ seedling and protected with a 4ft tree tube.  He texted: “This tree was planted 2 years and 2 weeks ago.  Look at the height … Continue reading →

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Phase 2: Putting on girth

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Admin

A customer in Florida planting a bunch of sawtooth oak seedlings in spring, 2013.  They were about 24 inches tall at planting.  The vast majority of them came screaming out the tops of the tubes last year, most of them … Continue reading →

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Tree tubes with PVC stakes withstand 80mph winds

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Admin

A customer in Florida texted to let me know that while yesterday’s 80mph winds took out mature trees and power lines, they didn’t bother his tree tubes with pvc stakes!  Take a look: My customer sent a follow up text:   … Continue reading →

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A Day Well Spent – Planting Trees & Installing Tree Tubes

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Admin

Email from a customer today: Spent 6 hrs planting 100 Pine trees & 25 chestnuts. The tree tubes and stakes worked great and we found direct sunlight areas to plant the chestnuts! As a bonus we had some good rains … Continue reading →

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PVC stake alternatives for rocky or compacted soils

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Admin

I absolutely LOVE pvc stakes for tree tubes.  More specifically 1/2″ schedule 40 PVC electrical conduit: I used to field dozens of calls per year about stake failure.  Now I don’t get any.  PVC stakes flex but don’t break, don’t … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube Feedback 3

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Admin

From a customer in Wisconsin, who planted northern red oak seedlings in tree tubes in spring 2013: We love them (the trees and tubes)! We planted 50 red oak, about 24″ tall on Memorial Day. Most are 3′ – 4′ … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube Results

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Admin

As the 2013 growing season winds up a lot of tree planters are out in the field doing some autumn weed control and taking stock of the year’s results… which is great for me because I get a lot of … Continue reading →

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1/2″ PVC Tree Tube Stakes – the cat’s meow!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Admin

The idea of using ½” schedule 40 PVC conduit for tree tube stakes is gaining converts every day.  I received this email from a customer over the weekend: “You’re definitely right recommending the PVC stakes.” I’m marking this date on … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes Protect Seedlings From Cattle

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Admin

I am excited to be working with a group near Springville, CA to re-establish native California oaks on a ranch-turned-natural preserve. Valley (California white), coast live, and blue oaks are being planted as pre-sprouted acorns.  Project managers and – more … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube stakes: Warping wood or flexing PVC?

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Admin

Just got off the phone with a customer in Iowa who has planted 20,000 trees over the past 12 years.  I’m constantly in awe of the dedication of landowners who work so hard to enhance their property. We got to … Continue reading →

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