Tubex Nature Easysleeves

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60cm-57-73mm	100	£2.08	£1.73	9%
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60cm-57-73mm	500	£1.75	£1.46	23%
60cm-57-73mm	1000	£1.63	£1.36	28%
60cm-57-73mm	2500	£1.52	£1.27	33%
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Introduction

The latest addition to the Tubex range, Nature™ Easysleeves, is an affordable, biodegradable shelter designed to protect hedging plants, helping to boost survival rates and perfect for schemes where removal of protection may be a challenge.

Supported with a cane, meaning no cable ties involved, it has a smaller diameter, making it suitable for the slender, young plants typically used in hedging schemes.

Tubex Nature™ is made from bio-based materials derived from sugarcane, corn & starch that can be left in situ, eventually breaking down into water and CO₂ through a microbiological process.

Externally tested against ISO 17556 to show soil biodegradability, independently tested to show biodegradation on soil at ambient temperatures and tested against OECD 207 & 208 to show the material is non-toxic.

Quick and easy to install, they have been designed to have a service life of 3 years**, boosting the survival rates in the early stages of a plant’s life and are suitable for both bare root and cell grown plants.

Tubex Nature™ products are designed to naturally biodegrade over time. Due to this property, Tubex advise Nature products are not used near roads, pathways, or locations where disintegration fragments could pose safety risks. For such applications, we recommend the Tubex Recyclable Range. Tubex® accepts no liability for use or installation of the products in unsuitable environments. Technical data sheets are available upon request.

*Product longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits:

Easy installation – no cable ties
Leave in situ to biodegrade
Protects from browsing animals and herbicide spray
Creates microclimate to promote healthy growth

Installation (view the installation tab above for a more comprehensive installation guide):

Plant bare root or cell grown plant
Insert cane next to plant
Install Easysleeve over plant and cane, gently pushing into ground
Leave in situ to biodegrade or remove for industrial composting once plant is established

* All components of Tubex Nature have been externally tested against ISO17556 to show soil degradability.
** Tested against OECD 207 for Earth-worm ecotoxicity and OECD 208 for Plant ecotoxicity - no acute toxicity detected.

Specification

Dimensions
Height*	0.6m
Diameter	57-73mm
Number of cable ties	Not required
Average weight/tube	45g

* Manufacturing tolerance of wrap height +/- 2.5cm

Packaging
Nest	3
Bundle	150
Bag or strap banded	Bagged and strapped
Material · For all sizes
Tube	Bio based (plant based) blend
Cable tie	N/A
Tube colour	Natural / biscuit colour
Service life (tube)	Estimated 3 years**
Biodegradable	Yes
End of life	N/A
Recyclable	N/A
Recycling options	N/A Note - should you wish to expidite the biodegrading process then remove the Easysleeve for industrial composting
Recommended support	90cm cane (or 120cm if light, sandy soil)

**Product longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Features & Benefits

Plant Welfare

Animal protection
Protects young plants from bark-stripping and browsing animals.

Herbicide protection
The tube protects from herbicide spray.

Light transmission
Creates a mini greenhouse effect, encouraging growth.

Flared rim
To minimise stem abrasion.

Lifespan

Service life
Designed to offer 3 years of service life, depending on conditions*

Twin walled
Delivers best strength to weight ratio.

Biodegradable
Leave in-situ to biodegrade over time into water and CO₂

Installation

Nested
For ease of movement around site.

Natural colour
Blends into the background.

*Product longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Range Choices

Height

Identify which damaging agent (animal) you wish to protect your plants from.

This will influence the height of your protection and the cane to support it.

Nature Easysleeve can help protect against voles and rabbits.

Tubex Nature Tree Shelter - Available sizes

Tubex Nature Easysleeve - Available sizes

Protecting against	Vole	Rabbit	Hare	Muntjac, Roe Deer	Fallow Deer	Red Deer
Minimum height of tube for protection	20cm	60cm	75cm	1.20m	1.50m	1.80m
Height of supporting stake*	Not required	75cm	90cm	1.20m or 1.35m	1.50m	1.80m
Diameter type	N/A	Standard	Standard	Standard or Standard Plus	Standard Plus	Standard Plus

*It is advisable to use a longer stake for sandier, lighter soils.

Diameter Types

Nature Easysleeve are nested in 3’s (one
inside the other), to save space and time when
moving plant protection around a site.
Within the nest of 3 there are wrap diameters
ranging from 57mm up to 73mm. These
narrow diameters make them most suitable
for young, hedging plants.

Installation

Plant

Planting bare root or cell grown plants is a straightforward task, however, do not attempt to plant if the ground is frozen or waterlogged.

Find a suitable position for your plants, bearing in mind future growth and potential height and spread at maturity.

Bare rooted or cell grown plants can be ‘notch’ planted in 3 steps:

1. Begin by inserting the blade of a spade into the ground. Push the spade handle away from you and then bring it back towards you. Once you remove the spade, you will see that you have created a cavity or ‘notch’ in the ground.

2. For bare root - place the plant roots within the cavity and shake to ensure that all of the roots are in the cavity and pointing downwards.
For cell grown – place the cell gently into the ground. Ensure the top of the plug (the soil surrounding the roots) is positioned at 2 to 4cm below the surface to avoid drying out.

3. Fill the cavity with soil. Use your heel to firm the soil around the plant to remove any air pockets. Once planted, give them a good water if practical to do so.

You are now ready to install your support and protection.

Support

1. After planting, position the cane on the windward side between 2cm to 5cm from the base of the plant if there are strong prevailing winds. This means the cane will hold the Nature Easysleeve up rather than the plant.

2. Push or hammer the cane into the ground with a mallet (ideally knocking 1/3 of its height into the ground). Ensure it is vertical (particularly important on sloping ground).

Protect

1. Position the Nature Easysleeve over the tree and the cane (Fig D), making sure not to damage any lateral branches.

2. Push the Nature Easysleeve into the ground 1cm to 2cm. This forms a safe herbicide barrier and deters vermin from burrowing under the shelter.

Download

Download Technical Data Sheet

Our carefully prepared, information-rich technical data sheets can be downloaded in PDF format for convenience.

Download links:
Tubex Nature Tree Shelters - Technical Data Sheet (622 KB)
Tubex Nature Tree Shelters - Installation Guide (212 KB)
Tubex Nature Tree Shelters - Tubex Details (286 KB)

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