Forestry & Landscaping Advancing growth

Tubex has been at the forefront of shelter development since the first research into treeshelters came into fruition in the early 1980's. Since then, Tubex has worked hard to build the strong global brand that it is today. In the USA the application of treeshelters in riparian planting zones Acorn start manufacturing the original 'Gro-Cone' using is proven to accelerate the beneficial effects of planting trees to co extruded mesh and film. reduce njtrate mn_off and subsequent algae InOO bloom in water ways. Sales increase r.~~ — Tubex creates the manufacturing process enabling commercialisation...

In 1978 the first treeshelters were installed by Graham Tuley and the Forestry Commission, UK. Since then, Tubex have been researching into the benefits of using treeshelters with independent trial sites set up in many different countries and research institutions. Benefits of using Shelters Tubex shelters have been specially designed to provide the right solution for your planting needs. Over the years we have developed unique features that all contribute to the effective establishment of trees. Faster establishment - this was first researched with the Forestry Commission in 1991, and can be...

The TUBEX brand is recognised worldwide as one of quality of product and service. The objective at TUBEX is to add value to our customers by understanding their needs and providing a solution to their problems. Innovation is key to finding those solutions, and that is why TUBEX focus resource into developing new technologies, remaining the global market leader in treeshelters. ‘The next generation of treeshelters’ Since 2006 TUBEX have embarked on finding a solution to the problem faced with treeshelters not degrading within the timeframe required by our customers. TUBEX 12D is our answer to...

Standard Range The world’s best known and best selling treeshelter. Tubex Standard incorporates all the tried and tested Tubex features to provide enhanced growth and reliable plant protection. With a patented design, the Tubex Ventex is the most popular shelter in Europe balancing the benefits of enhanced growth and reliable plant protection. Tubex Standard is designed to last a minimum of 5 years*, boosting the chances of survival and healthy growth through the early stages of the tree’s life. Tubex Standards are quick and easy to install, provide a microclimate which aids strong root and stem...

Designed for more exposed sites, the Tubex Combitube combines the benefits of a solid base for improved establishment and reliable protection, with a ventilated upper section, allowing the tree to acclimatise before emerging from the shelter. Our most popular mesh shelter, the Tubex Shelterguard provides reliable plant protection, enhances growth as well as being designed to blend subtly into the natural environment. Tubex Combitube is designed to last a minimum of 5 years*, boosting the chances of survival and healthy growth through the early stages of the tree’s life. Ventilation is provided...

Tubex Treeguard offers reliable plant protection without the microclimate for enhanced growth. Tubex Ecostart, our economic solution to reliable plant protection and enhanced growth, where the main focus is the initial establishment period. Tubex Treeguard is designed to last a minimum of 7 years*, boosting the chances of survival and healthy growth through the early stages of the tree’s life. Often used for conifers or species that require plenty of air movement, as Treeguard has no polyethylene film- it’s just a pure net. Most suited to windy site conditions where herbicides are not used, users...

Shrubshelter range Mesh range for shrubs Tubex Shrubshelter range is a wider diameter shelter, which provides enhanced growth and reliable plant protection to larger bushier plants. Tubex Mesh range for shrubs are a wider diameter guard often used for larger bushier plants, where the guard is required to blend subtly into the natural environment. Tubex Shrubshelter range is designed to last a minimum of 5 years*, boosting the chances of survival and healthy growth through the early stages of the plant’s life. Tubex Shrubshelters are ideally suited to landscaping projects with mixed planting stock....

Rolls, Cut pieces and Layflat Tubex rolls, cutpieces and layflat are suitable alternatives to the mesh guards giving flexibility for the plant species and site conditions. EASYWRAPS Tubex Easywrap is a great alternative to the spiral that provides reliable plant protection as well as enhanced growth through a microclimate. Easywrap is slipped over small whips and will expand as the plant grows, retaining its shape and making it easier to remove. New to this season is the 20cm Easywrap ‘heavy’, an alternative to the brown voleguard. Tubex rolls are available in the Treeguard and Shelterguard options,...

Ancillary products Weed control around newly planted trees and shrubs is vital to reduce moisture stress and competition. Although herbicides can provide weed-free conditions, mulching with sheet materials also promotes both survival and growth by restricting water loss and increasing soil temperature. STAKES & STAKE DRIVERS SQUARES, TREESPATS AND ROLLS *Please contact Tubex for the full size range of stakes available. We offer mulching in 3 different forms; squares of material with slits cut in the middle enabling them to be placed over the top of small plants. Treespats are a patented design...

Ancillary products Ancillary products TREE TIES Ideal for attaching mesh to timber stakes. Staple gun = Arrow T – 2025 Staples (5000 per box) 11mm Buckle ties and spacers are manufactured out of a soft, flexible recycled plastic. They are sold complete with one spacer and are easily adjusted and will stretch with growth. Supersoft ties are moulded from soft plastic and form into a figure of eight. They will stretch as the tree grows. Interlock ties are small ties which form a figure of eight and thread back through themselves. Buckle ties Supersoft ties Interlock ties TREE STRAPPING ANCHORING...