Standard Tree Shelters

About

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Vigilis Standard Tree Shelters are rigid, twin-walled, cylindrical tree shelters, manufactured from UV-stabilised and photodegradable polypropylene.

They have flared rims to minimise stem abrasion and our standard tree shelters have laser lines that are designed to split as the tree grows.

The green colour allows the correct balance of light wavelengths to be absorbed by the tree – a process called photomorphogenesis.

Available in 4 sizes as standard (0.6m, 0.75m, 1.2m, 1.5m) with a diameter of 76mm – 110mm. They come in packs of 5 tree shelters with pre-fitted releasable tree ties.

Features

Twin-wall tube construction

The twin-walled construction ensures the tree shelter is strong, yet lightweight

Flared Rim

Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion

Laser Lines

Laser line to allow the tree shelter to break open the shelter as it grows

Releasable Cable Tie

Pre-fitted with releasable and reusable cable ties

Light Transmission

Transparency to facilitate light transmission – enhances tree growth

Nests of 5

Packaged in nests of 5 for ease of storage and transportation

Variations

Choose the perfect 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.

Rabbits 0.6m

Hares 0.75m

Muntjac deer 1.2m

Fallow deer 1.5m

FAQs

Why use tree shelters?

Tree shelters enhance tree growth and provide protection, increasing the survival rate of young trees. - Protection from browsing animals - Increased tree survival rates - Protection from the elements and harsh weather conditions - Provides a microclimate that is ideal for tree growth (optimal temperature, carbon dioxide levels, moisture, light spectrum, and light intensity).

Are there any downsides to using tree shelters?

Tree Shelters are essential for optimum tree growth. However, traditional tree shelters are made from polypropylene which pollutes our forests with plastic waste and they require collection at their end of life. Soil biodegradable tree shelters are the future of sustainable forestry as they biodegrade onsite, leaving behind only water, minerals, and biomass.

What is the difference between using standard and vented tree shelters?

They are both manufactured from UV-stabilised & photodegradable polypropylene with a twin-wall construction. They have flared rims and laser lines and come with releasable cable ties. Vented tree shelters have the addition of perforated holes on the top two-thirds of the tube. The ventilated top half acclimatises the tree to potential harsh winds and environmental conditions. This aids trunk and root development, making vented tree shelters ideal for windy and exposed areas.

What are biodegradable tree shelters?

Vigilis-Bio biodegradable tree shelters are innovative and plastic-free tree shelters. They are made from a special blend of bio-based derivatives (potatoes, wood and corn) and a custom biodegradable polymer. They perform on par with traditional tree shelters, providing 5 years of growing protection followed by 6-12 months of disintegration. Following this, the tree shelter will biodegrade in the soil over a period of 2 years. After biodegradation, all that remains is water, minerals, and biomass which provide a food source to soil microbes.

Benefits

How we help your trees

The standard design helps to accelerate tree growth by inducing a micro-climate inside of the shelter.

Standard Tree Shelters