I am curious how everyone is labeling trees for identification long term.
I have tried the write on metal tabs with mixed results, seems that they can tear somewhat easily and I use them more as a temporary option.
Lately I have used a roll of aluminum flashing, cutting that into ~1.5"x4" strips, then using a letter/number punch set to enter the name of the variety/rootstock and punching a couple of holes. Then I use the stainless wire from harbor freight as it doesn't seem to get brittle when worked to loosely tie on the tree or stake near the tree. Only concern is this is somewhat time intensive but seems to weather much better than any other route I have tried. Want to share my success with this but also wanting an easier method!
I have tried the write on metal tabs with mixed results, seems that they can tear somewhat easily and I use them more as a temporary option.
Lately I have used a roll of aluminum flashing, cutting that into ~1.5"x4" strips, then using a letter/number punch set to enter the name of the variety/rootstock and punching a couple of holes. Then I use the stainless wire from harbor freight as it doesn't seem to get brittle when worked to loosely tie on the tree or stake near the tree. Only concern is this is somewhat time intensive but seems to weather much better than any other route I have tried. Want to share my success with this but also wanting an easier method!