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Spiral Tree Wrap correctly placed on fruit tree.

Plastic Spiral Tree Protectors (24 inches long)

Z-Spiral Tree Protectors

Grandpa now ships FREE tree wraps with each tree ordered, since he thinks these are so important to protect your young trees from "critter damage". So, you do not need to order these unless you need extras for other trees.

Protect your young trees from mouse, rabbit, and other rodent damage. These 24" long tree wraps are easy to put on and do a good job of protecting the trunks from chewing and other mechanical damage. They also help keep herbicides from contacting young bark. These can be shipped with your trees. Grandpa always used them on all his orchards.

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Be sure to completely cover the bud union and trunk from the ground level up. Mice will often get below the wrap if it isn't all the way down. Leave the wraps on for as long as possible, but when the tree starts to fill it in to where it cannot move, then it should be removed. This usually will take a couple years, depending on the growth rate of the tree.

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A Little History

Certain varieties of young fruit trees are particularly tasty to rabbits and rodents, but all trees should be protected. While these wraps should be removed in a few years when the trunk fills in the space, we have seen old trees in orchards with wraps still in place. One would think they would girdle the tree, but it usually doesn't happen. However, when the tree is older, the bark is thicker and less tasty, so removal in a few years is recommended and you will usually see no more damage from rabbits and mice to the trunks.

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