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Tubex have been manufacturing tree shelters and vine shelters for over 20 years. We are globally recognised as the world's leading supplier of tree shelters and sell more than 20 million shelters every year. We have helped 100's of millions of plants to become established in the last 20 years. Our shelters are manufactured in the UK, ensuring the highest quality manufacturing methods are used. Our processes have been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO9001: 2000

The use of Tubex tree shelters is now an accepted practice within Silviculture in the UK and many other parts of the World.

Similarly, our vine shelters have become an accepted way of quickly and cost effectively establishing new vines.

Using specialised technology Tubex tree shelters have been developed to protect trees at their most vulnerable stage after planting. Sometimes referred to as rabbit guards, Our tree and vine shelters provide much more than simple protection against rabbits.

Benefits include:

• Protection from animal browsing
• Ease of site maintenance
• Providing protection from herbicides and pesticides and mechanical maintenance methods
• Aiding drainage and humidity control
• Accelerated growth rates

Additional features include:

• Made from environmentally acceptable polypropylene, breaking down via exposure to sunlight after a planned period of time
• Flared rim to help reduce abrasion
• Pre-fitted releasable ratchet ties, for ease of fitting
• Incorporates Tubex Laserline, allowing the tree to expand naturally without being strangled
• Durable twin-wall construction, ensuring protection from animal browsing and the elements
• Promotes growth of root system
• Prevents development of unwanted growth inside the shelter and allows use of prevention methods outside the shelter (herbicides or mechanical maintenance methods)

As a company we are committed to the highest level of customer service, supported by a dedicated sales force, and distribution network. Our first class production team has the ability to tailor make product should the need arise.

Tubex Limited

Units 12-14, Aberaman Park, Aberdare, South Wales, UK, CF44 6DA

Company Registration Number: 4537236