When planting small trees we have found that by using tree tubes or protectors we are giving the trees a better chance of survival. These blue tubes made from polyethylene act as miniature greenhouses by holding moisture around the seedling. This increases the humidity and temperature inside the tube. When the tubes are placed 2 inches into the soil around the tree, the tough material also discourages small animals from chewing on the stem. And several tubes can be linked together to support a larger tree.
IS IT OKAY FOR THE YOUNG TREE TO BE SHORTER THAN THE ABOVE PROTECTOR?
ReplyDeleteThe tree protector can be taller than the young tree or seedling. We did find that once the tree grew above the tree protector and started to branch out it was best to replace the tree protector with a wire basket. The basket continued to provide protection against animals chewing on the bark of the tree and bucks rubbing their antlers on the bark.
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