Tree tubes

[NBF7240]

I have planted 6 sawtooth oaks and 6 dwarf chinkapin oaks. What's the pros/cons of using tree tubes?
Also, should I tube my newly planted fruit trees? (Pears, apples, persimmons)

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Absolutely tube them. If too big to tube, atleast fence them. Or else they will likely get killed to bucks rubbing them. The tubes also hold in moisture and protect from rodents chewing on the bases of the trees.

 

[DoubleRidge]

I would tube them. Cages work as well for larger trees. As JCDEERMAN mentioned The tubes hold in moisture but let light in like a greenhouse and they prevent rodents from chewing.....only cons would be cost if you are planting large numbers of trees....also, if you hadnt, consider adding a weed mat to reduce competition and mulch to hold moisture.

 

[NBF7240]

I should say, I've tubed and matted my chestnuts. So I can tube my oaks and fruit trees the same as I did my chestnuts?

 

[DoubleRidge]

I should say, I've tubed and matted my chestnuts. So I can tube my oaks and fruit trees the same as I did my chestnuts?

Yes....I have several sawtooth planted in tubes. Planted them as bareroot seedlings that were 16" to 18" tall and within a year or so half of them were to the top of the 4' tube or slightly out of the tube...working good.

 

[Bgoodman30]

IMO not tubing them is just throwing your money and time away. Do it!

 

[backyardtndeer]

I would definitely tube or cage them. I caged all my barefoot fruit trees when I planted them.

I need to order some tubes.