Tubex Nature™ Easysleeve

The Tubex Nature™ Easysleeve is the ultimate biodegradable tree shelter for fast, easy, and sustainable tree establishment. Designed for farmers, landowners, landscape contractors, councils, and tree planting professionals, these innovative shelters provide essential protection during the critical early growth phase while naturally breaking down over time.

Crafted from a bio-based blend derived from starch, plant, and vegetable sources, the Nature Easysleeve is fully biodegradable in situ, removing the need for costly retrieval or disposal at the end of its life. The robust twin-walled construction creates a protective microclimate around young trees, boosting survival rates, accelerating growth, and shielding against browsing animals and environmental stressors.

Nature Easysleeves are ideal for hedge planting, small-scale landscaping, and slender young trees, offering a practical, eco-friendly solution where traditional shelters may be difficult to collect or remove. Installation is rapid and simple—just slide the sleeve over the plant and a heavy-duty bamboo cane (12–14lb or above), no cable ties required.

Features & Benefits

• Fully Biodegradable in situ – Breaks down naturally into water and CO2, proven under ISO 17556 soil biodegradability tests.
• Non-toxic & safe – Tested against OECD 207 & 208 standards.
• Robust twin-wall design – Enhances growth via a controlled microclimate while protecting from browsing animals.
• Rapid installation – No cable ties required; simply fit over plant and supporting bamboo cane.
• Flared top design – Minimises stem abrasion and encourages straight, healthy growth.
• Lightweight yet durable – Ideal for transportation, nesting, and site management.
• Optimised for small-diameter plants – Perfect for hedging, small-scale landscaping, and slender young trees.

Applications

• Hedgerows and boundary planting
• Woodland creation and forestry projects
• Landscape and amenity planting
• Council and public sector tree planting schemes
• Reforestation and habitat restoration
• Professional tree planting contracts

Sizes Available

Colour: Light brown
Material: Bio-based blend
Expected service life: 3 years (dependent on site and weather conditions)

Recommended Support: Heavy-duty bamboo cane (12–14lb or above)

*Product longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Tubex product datasheets available upon request.

Please note - TUBEX NATURE™ products are designed to naturally biodegrade over time. Due to this property, Tubex advise Nature products are not used near roads, pathways, or locations where disintegration fragments could pose safety risks. For such applications, we recommend our Recyclable Range. TUBEX® accepts no liability for use or installation of the products in unsuitable environments. Technical data sheets are available upon request