Pro tex tree protectors...4' or 5'

[DJ"S Plot]

In your experience, 4 or 5 foot protectors for the following. Persimmons, Saw Tooth, and All. Chinks.?? High deer density with plenty of food and browse but they seem to eat everything I try to plant! All advice is welcome.

[letemgrow]

5 footers then, they will browse the tops on 4 foot tubes.

[DJ"S Plot]

That's what I thought. They are not cheap but if it saves a couple trees they pay for themselves. Thanks...

[letemgrow]

That's what I thought. They are not cheap but if it saves a couple trees they pay for themselves. Thanks...

Mine are going on year 6 and still in great shape so they can be used for multiple plantings which really cuts down on the cost long term. ;)

[Marty Edwards]

Do you guys prefer the wood (oak) stakes, or bamboo, or fiberglass, or does it matter?

Also, on a 5' tube, how long of a stake is required to anchor the tube properly?

[DJ"S Plot]

I am not a bamboo fan as they shatter pretty easy going into the ground and do not hold up to a raging buck. I am now using conduit and any T posts I can find. I am presently helping clean up a farmer's fence line and keeping the old t posts as a bonus. I like 6' posts to secure things.

[letemgrow]

I like fiberglass, rebar or t-posts the best. The fiberglass can bend and flex while still holding the tube up.

[Tree Spud]

4' tubes do a great job of putting new growth at the perfect height for deer browsing ... and all stems in a single spot!

[letemgrow]

4' tubes do a great job of putting new growth at the perfect height for deer browsing ... and all stems in a single spot!

Learned that the hard way, the deer learn pretty quickly what is in those tubes and check them often when they are 4 feet tall. :rolleyes: