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Title: Fruit Trees And Tree Wraps.
Post by: redarrow on July 04, 2012, 05:28:59 PM
I realize this is not the best time to plant fruit trees,but Wally World had them on clearance for 5 bucks apiece. 6 to 8 feet tall dwarfs. ,bundled in pots. So I bought 3 apple and 2 pears. Any body care to recommend what type of wraps I should use to protect the bark from critters and buck rubs.Im gonna try to keep them until early fall or later in the summer before planting. I figure at 5 bucks a pop I wont loose much if they dont make it.
Title: Re: Fruit Trees And Tree Wraps.
Post by: turkey slayer on July 04, 2012, 07:34:36 PM
Try to find someone who works for the electric company. they have some wrap they use for poles to keep animals from climbing up. not sure what its called but its great!
Title: Re: Fruit Trees And Tree Wraps.
Post by: Sherrell on July 04, 2012, 07:50:44 PM
On my north Florida property I always surround my plum,peach and persimmon trees with a pvc pipe driven in the ground to secure a circular piece of hog wire to keep the deer away from the trunks.of course I have over thirty cedars so that keeps their noggins busy rubbing.
Title: Re: Fruit Trees And Tree Wraps.
Post by: kansas hooks on July 05, 2012, 12:55:21 AM
Get with your biologist of your NWTF.  A friend of mine got some from them and they have worked better than any of the others that he has used in the past.
Title: Re: Fruit Trees And Tree Wraps.
Post by: redarrow on July 05, 2012, 10:28:40 AM
Thanks Guys. I found some cheap ones on E bay. They really look like they would have a hard time keeping out mice and stuff.
Title: Re: Fruit Trees And Tree Wraps.
Post by: VAHUNTER on July 07, 2012, 10:06:57 PM
i have always used the black 4" drain pipe.
just split it and slide it on.