Tubex Tree Shelters

£ each • exc. VAT inc. VAT

SKU	qty	price	price_excl_tax	Save
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	100	£1.20	£1.00	10%
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	300	£1.09	£0.91	18%
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	500	£1.01	£0.84	24%
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	1000	£0.94	£0.78	30%
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	2500	£0.86	£0.72	35%
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	5000	£0.84	£0.70	37%
60cm-73-105mm Standard -100	10000	£0.82	£0.68	39%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	100	£1.49	£1.24	9%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	300	£1.36	£1.13	18%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	500	£1.25	£1.04	24%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	1000	£1.15	£0.96	30%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	2500	£1.08	£0.90	34%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	5000	£1.04	£0.87	36%
75cm-73-105mm Standard -100	10000	£1.01	£0.84	39%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	100	£2.00	£1.67	9%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	300	£1.82	£1.52	17%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	500	£1.68	£1.40	24%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	1000	£1.56	£1.30	29%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	2500	£1.45	£1.21	34%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	5000	£1.40	£1.17	36%
1.20m-73-105mm Standard -100	10000	£1.36	£1.13	39%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	100	£2.24	£1.87	10%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	300	£2.05	£1.71	17%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	500	£1.88	£1.57	24%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	1000	£1.75	£1.46	29%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	2500	£1.63	£1.36	34%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	5000	£1.57	£1.31	37%
1.20m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	10000	£1.52	£1.27	39%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	100	£2.64	£2.20	10%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	300	£2.41	£2.01	18%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	500	£2.22	£1.85	24%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	1000	£2.05	£1.71	30%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	2500	£1.92	£1.60	34%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	5000	£1.85	£1.54	37%
1.50m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	10000	£1.79	£1.49	39%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	100	£3.48	£2.90	10%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	300	£3.18	£2.65	17%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	500	£2.93	£2.44	24%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	1000	£2.71	£2.26	30%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	2500	£2.52	£2.10	35%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	5000	£2.44	£2.03	37%
1.80m-80-120mm Standard Plus-60	10000	£2.36	£1.97	39%

Height

Diameter

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Qty

60cm

73-105mm Standard

1.33 1.11

1.20 1.00

1.09 0.91

1.01 0.84

0.94 0.78

0.86 0.72

0.84 0.70

0.82 0.68

75cm

73-105mm Standard

1.64 1.37

1.49 1.24

1.36 1.13

1.25 1.04

1.15 0.96

1.08 0.90

1.04 0.87

1.01 0.84

1.20m

73-105mm Standard

2.21 1.84

2.00 1.67

1.82 1.52

1.68 1.40

1.56 1.30

1.45 1.21

1.40 1.17

1.36 1.13

1.20m

80-120mm Standard Plus

2.48 2.07

2.24 1.87

2.05 1.71

1.88 1.57

1.75 1.46

1.63 1.36

1.57 1.31

1.52 1.27

1.50m

80-120mm Standard Plus

2.93 2.44

2.64 2.20

2.41 2.01

2.22 1.85

2.05 1.71

1.92 1.60

1.85 1.54

1.79 1.49

1.80m

80-120mm Standard Plus

3.85 3.21

3.48 2.90

3.18 2.65

2.93 2.44

2.71 2.26

2.52 2.10

2.44 2.03

2.36 1.97

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Note: Stake and plant sold separately

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We are an official Tubex distributor.

Discounted square sawn tree stakes when purchased with protection

You can benefit from discounted stake prices when purchasing a similar quantity of protection, where the stakes are required to support the purchased protection. If you are planning to purchase square sawn tree stakes too, please use this option to benefit from discounted prices.

Minimum Order Value

Please note that there is a minimum order value of £50.00 + VAT, excluding delivery.

Delivery

Delivery to UK mainland is included for stock orders over £1000.00 + VAT (subject to postcode surcharges). For full details on delivery please view our delivery page.

Introduction

The world’s best known and best selling tree shelters.

Tubex Tree Shelters provide plants with an enhanced microclimate, encouraging growth, whilst protecting against animal browsing and herbicide spray.

Designed to last a minimum of 5 years, Tubex Tree Shelters help boost survival rates in the early stages of a tree’s life and are suitable for both bare root and cell grown plants.

The range offers a variety of heights to protect against different animals. They are also available in two types of diameter - a 'Standard' and a 'Standard Plus'. The latter (as the name suggests) delivers a wider tube for larger plant species.

Both are easy to install and aid strong root and stem growth, allowing planting of smaller, more affordable plants.

Note - Shelter longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions.

Benefits

Protects from browsing animals.
Protects from herbicide spray.
Creates microclimate to promote healthy growth.
Easy installation – comes with pre-fitted releasable cable tie(s).

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

Plant bare root or cell grown plant.
Insert stake next to plant.
Install tube over plant, gently pushing into ground.
Tighten pre-fitted cable tie(s) around stake.
Plan for removal and recycling at end of life once the tree is established.

Plant bare root or cell grown plant.
Insert stake next to plant.
Install tube over plant, gently pushing into ground.
Tighten pre-fitted cable tie(s) around stake.
Plan for removal and recycling at end of life once the tree is established.

Specification

Dimensions	Tubex Tree Shelter - Standard Range			Tubex Tree Shelter - Standard Plus Range
Height^	60cm	75cm	1.20m	1.20m	1.50m	1.80m
Diameter	73-105mm	73-105mm	73-105mm	80-120mm	80-120mm	80-120mm
Number of cable ties	1	2	2	2	2	2
Type of cable ties	Releasable	Releasable	Releasable	Releasable	Releasable	Releasable
Length of cable tie	250mm (10 inches)	250mm (10 inches)	250mm (10 inches)	250mm (10 inches)	250mm (10 inches)	250mm (10 inches)
Height of top cable tie from ground^^	450mm	500mm	825mm	850mm	1125mm	1330mm
Height of bottom cable tie from ground^^	N/A	200mm	250mm	250mm	250mm	250mm
Average weight/tube	72g	90g	146.5g	175g	221g	265g

^ Manufacturing tolerance of tube height +/- 25mm

^^ Manufacturing tolerance of cable tie height +/- 15mm

Packaging	Tubex Tree Shelter - Standard Range			Tubex Tree Shelter - Standard Plus Range
Nest	5	5	5	5	5	5
Bundle	100	100	100	60	60	60
Bag or strap banded	Bag	Bag	Strap banded	Strap banded	Strap banded	Strap banded
Material · For all sizes
Tube	Polypropylene (30% recycled material)
Cable tie	Nylon
Tube colour	Green
Service life (tube)	Minimum 5 years
Biodegradable	No
End of life	Remove for recycling
Recyclable	Yes
Recycling options	Use a local Recycling Centre and the bin for 'Plastic' (Code 5 PP). Or contact Tubex for details of their Collection & Recycling scheme. Or use a similar agricultural recycling service.
Recommended support	Stake

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.

Wind protection
Delivers wind break effect, protecting plants on exposed sites.

Flared rim
To minimise stem abrasion.

Laser-line
To allow the tree to break free.

Standard 'Plus'
Larger diameter available for plant species that require more space to grow.

Lifespan

UV stabilised polypropylene
Provides minimum 5 years protection.

Strengthening rods
To prevent tearing at stake area.

Twin walled
Delivers best strength to weight ratio.

Recyclable
Through local supplier or via the Tubex Collection & Recycling Scheme.

Installation

Nested
For ease of movement around site.

Pre-fitted cable ties
Thumb-releasable for easy installation & maintenance.

Green colour
Blends into background.

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 wooden stake to support it.

Depending on the height selected, Tree Shelters can help protect against voles, rabbits, hare and deer.

Key - Tubex Tree Shelters Tubex Tree Shelters - 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

Tubes are nested (one inside the other), to save space and time when moving plant protection around a site.

Diameters describe the range of diameters you will find in a nest of tubes, from the smallest to the largest.

There are two diameter types: 'Standard' and 'Standard Plus'.

Use the 'Plus' size range for larger planting stock or for plants that are likely to have bushier growth.

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 stake on the windward side if there are strong prevailing winds, and between 2cm to 5cm from the base of the plant.

2. Hammer the stake into the ground with a stake driver or mallet (ideally knocking 1/3 of its height into the ground). Ensure it is vertical (particularly important on sloping ground). The top of the stake should be below the top rim of the shelter and above the top tie wrap.

Protect

1. Position the shelter over the tree, making sure not to damage any lateral branches, sliding the releasable tie wraps over the stake at the same time.

2. Push the shelter into the ground 1-2cm. This forms a safe barrier to deter vermin from burrowing under the shelter.

3. Tighten the thumb releasable ratchet ties, ensuring the shelter is firmly positioned.

4. Tuck the tie ends into the holes in the shelter for neatness and to deter rubbing by deer or sheep.

Download

Download Technical Data Sheet

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

Download link:
Tubex Tree Shelters - Technical Data Sheet (747 KB)

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