Oak/ chestnut seedling. Protection

[Angus 1895]

Hello. I may have about 200 seedlings this year to plant.

I can’t get my head around building that many wire cages with rebar rods.
are there any easier options out there?
thanks in advance.

 

[bwoods11]

5 foot tree tubes might be an option?

 

[OakSeeds]

Another option ... you might start with 25-50, protected appropriately, and repeat the same for 4-5 years in a row. Many on this site will probably tell you .... quality beats quantity almost always (unless you have an extremely low deer population).

 

[b116757]

I tubed about 150 last spring and bought 600 more tubes for this spring.

Miracle Tube | Tree Grow Tubes - Seedling Tubes - Plant Tubes

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[b116757]

As a side note if you think you have 200 trees on the way order at least an extra 25% more tubes for the extra ones you just can’t resist ordering and planting or seed starting.

 

[TreeDaddy]

I have not had issues with oak trees in tubes

It seems that oaks are less affected by the biblical plethora of plagues associated with fruit trees and tubes

bill

 

[Angus 1895]

Standard tubes or double wides?

thanks!

 

[Angus 1895]

I talked to the company, what a cool experience!

they seem on the ball.

 

[Teeder]

5 foot tree tubes might be an option?

This is what I do. Tree Pro's have been great for oaks.

 

[b116757]

Tree Mats - Dewitt Company

www.dewittcompany.com

I also use these weed mats

 

[Angus 1895]

Have you had the tubes exposed to grazing cattle?

 

[Angus 1895]

This is what I do. Tree Pro's have been great for oaks.

What size do you recommend, what type of stake? Thanks
buddy.

 

[Gravel Road]

Have you had the tubes exposed to grazing cattle?

Good luck. I'd think the cows would rub and break them off fairly quickly (at least at my place). I really think you are going to need some cages with at least 2 t-posts per tree.

 

[b116757]

I use old bail feed rings in areas that the cattle have access to protect the tubes.

 

[Hoytvectrix]

Tree Mats - Dewitt Company

www.dewittcompany.com

I also use these weed mats

What do these typically cost per unit?

We have just made our own but if the price was right, I wouldn't mind saving some time.

 

[Teeder]

What size do you recommend, what type of stake? Thanks
buddy.

I use 5'. Anything less than that and it will get browsed when they get out of the top. I use oak stakes. The pine stakes snap off too easily, imo.

 

[Angus 1895]

I use 5'. Anything less than that and it will get browsed when they get out of the top. I use oak stakes. The pine stakes snap off too easily, imo.

Do you think the stake needs to be 5 foot?

 

[Angus 1895]

Do you think the stake needs to be 5 foot?

How many years are they in the tube?

 

[Teeder]

Pretty sure the stakes are 6'.
I've got trees that have been in the tubes for 5+ years. They serve as protection from bucks rubbing.

 

[buckdeer1]

I used 4 ft tree protection supply tubes on oaks and didn't have good luck tubing chestnuts so I cage them