Seedling Protectors

Plant Materials Technical Note Number MT-45

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Plant Materials Technical Note Number MT-45 (PDF; 331 KB)

Issued February 2004.
By Joseph D. Scianna, Research Horticulturist and Robert Logar, State Staff Forester

Introduction

There are numerous types of seedling shelters or protectors used to prevent or minimize animal damage to recently planted tree and shrub seedlings. One type of seedling shelter is the rigid seedling protector tube, sometimes referred to by the specific brand name Vexar.  Improper installation of rigid seedling protector tubes may result in damage to the form and function of seedlings on which they are installed. Similarly, improper maintenance and untimely removal of the tube may result in branch deformation, structural weakness, or mortality. This Technical Note provides information on the proper installation, maintenance, and removal of rigid seedling protector tubes.

• Background
• Proper Installation
• Proper Maintenance
• Timely Removal

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If you have any questions, please contact one of the following:

Joe Scianna, Horticulturist
Phone: (406) 662-3579
Email: Joe.Scianna

Bob Logar, State Forester
Phone: (406) 587-6836
Email: Bob Logar

Jim Jacobs, Plant Materials Specialist
Phone: (406) 587-6995
Email: Jim.Jacobs

Ronald Nadwornick, State Resource Conservationist
Phone: (406) 587-6998
Email: Ron.Nadwornick

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