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PLANTRA
TREE TUBES

Tree tubes protect small trees—

even in North Dakota weather!

Plantra's cross-flow venting boosts CO2 recharge and allows proper dormancy. Unlike rigid wood, bamboo, and metal stakes which inhibit normal stem development and strength, the trunk-builder flexes in the wind to encourage natural stem strengthening in a process known as thigmomorphogenesis—the phenomenon of touch-induced changes in plant growth.

An illustrated infographic showcasing how Plantra Tree Tubes benefit tree growth.

5' Doe Shield

Maximize your planting success with the advanced SunFlex system, featuring 5 ft "Doe Shield" tubes designed to grow seedlings safely above the deer browse line.

6' Buck Shield

The 6 ft "Buck Shield" is specifically designed to protect emerging trees safely above the deer browse line where shorter tubes fail.

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Maximize your planting success with the advanced SunFlex system, engineered to grow seedlings taller, straighter, and stronger while providing a definitive barrier against whitetail deer.

PLANTRA GETS RESULTS

These before and after photos of this tree planting show some of the many benefits of tree tubes. Even through high winds, these tubes stayed in place and offered protection to the young trees while providing a greenhouse microclimate.

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Photo credit: April Meckle, satisfied South McLean County SCD customer.

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