Tag Archives: Treeshelters

Stem Caliper Growth In Tree Tubes

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Admin

A customer emailed today with an excellent question:  Are you noticing that with getting the trees to grow faster because of the tubes they are more spindly and do not stand up to the wind as much, or does this problem seem to correct itself … Continue reading →

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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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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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“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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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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Great nurseries consider tree tubes essential

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Admin

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!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Admin

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

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Admin

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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