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Tubex Plantcare Products



Alba Trees are agents for Tubex Plantcare Products in South and Central Scotland .

There are 3 categories of Tubex Plantcare Products

  • Twin wall tubes
  • Solid wall products
  • Net  products                                                                                        Prices

Twin-wall tubes

The Ecostart, is the lightest and lowest priced shelter in the Tubex range for use where costs must be kept to a minimum. It should be noted that the Ecostart shelters are quite narrow and may restrict growth if not removed timeously. They should only be used where regular inspection is possible. Ecostarts are supplied in bundles of 150 and nested in 3 diameters ranging from 57mm to 73mm and are available in heights of 60cms and 75cms. Complete with 1 pre-fitted releasable tie.

The Standard range is the most popular design. It is available in heights of 60cms, 75cms & 120cms and supplied in multiples of 100 nested in sets of 5 with diameters ranging from 73-105mm. The 60cms units are pre-fitted with 1 releasable tie whilst the larger sizes are fitted with 2 ties.

The Standard Plus range has a diameter grouping of 80mm to 120mm and includes taller sizes - 150cms and 180cm. They are supplied in multiples of 60 nested in sets of 5. Supplied complete with 2 pre-fitted  releasable ties. Note: It should be recognised that 150cms shelters and 180cms shelters will require very careful installation and subsequent maintenance if the trees are to succeed. Protection against Red and Sika deer is extremely difficult.

The Standard Ventex  range has a series of ventilation holes pre-drilled into the base of a Standard shelter to prevent over heating and to reduce rapid growth in warmer climates or on very fertile sites.is It is popular on the continent.  Care should be taken when applying herbicides around these shelters as the large ventilation holes can allow spray to come into contact with the plant. The Ventex is supplied in multiples of 60, nested in sets of 5 with diameters ranging from 80-120mm and is available in heights of 120cms, 150cms and 180cms. Complete with 2 pre-fitted ties.

The Shrubshelter range provides wider diameter protection for larger multi-stemmed stock and is available in heights of 60cms and 75cms; supplied in bags of 28 nested in 4 diameters from 130mm to 160mm, complete with 2 pre-fitted releasable ties.

The Shrubshelter Plus range provides even larger diameter protection for larger multi-stemmed stock and is available in heights of 60cms and 75cms; supplied in bags of 35 nested in 5 diameters from 144mm to 200mm, complete with 2 pre-fitted releasable ties.

All twin walled products are supplied in Green as standard. Brown can be made available on special order. We hold large stocks of the most popular items for immediate collection. We can usually provide delivery within 5 working days depending upon available transport.

When using tree shelters, particularly the taller ones, please take note of the general advice given on the introductory page.

Prices
 

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Solid wall products

Vole guards

A split tube which wraps around the base of established trees to protect them from mice, voles and strimmer damage. As the technique of using the guards requires them to be pushed into the ground, annual inspections should be carried out each winter to ensure that water does not collect inside the guard which could freeze and damage the lower bark of the tree. 

Vole guards are supplied as 20cms high, with Strimmer guards being 30cms high. Available in Brown.

Prices

 

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Easy Wrap

A cost effective alternative to Spirals. Provides rabbit protection and protects against herbicide damage when spraying. Available in translucent green. A bamboo cane is recommended for support - especially where small stock is being planted. 

Tubex's suggestion for Hedging.

Easy Wraps are supplied in multiples of 150, nested in 2's.

Prices

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Net products

NetGuards

Designed to allow greater air movement around young plants whilst still offering protection against casual browsing by rabbits or other small mammals. Much less wind resistance is offered by the mesh  - this will prove beneficial on more exposed sites. The guards can be attached by 2 ties pushed through the mesh and around a supporting stake. A 3rd smaller tie can be provided and used to keep the top edge together.

It is best to avoid species with a tendency to put out strong side shoots (eg Beech). These can grow through the mesh and very quickly make it impossible to remove the guard without severely damaging the young plants.

Some woodland managers attach NetGuards to the top of 60cms or 75cms twin walled shelters if deer damage becomes apparent post planting.

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