Vigilis Standard Tree Shelter

About Vigilis Standard Tree Shelter

Phoenix Amenity is the UK distributor for Vigilis tree guards and stocks the full range, including this Standard Tree Shelter: a rigid, twin-walled tube that protects newly planted trees and whips from rabbits, hares and deer. Built for forestry, woodland creation and professional landscaping, the tube traps warmth around the whip so it establishes faster. It is made with up to 30% recycled polypropylene, fully recyclable at the end of its working life, and engineered to last 6+ years. Supplied in multiples of 30. For bushy, multi-stemmed shrubs and hedgerow plants, the wider Vigilis Shrub Shelter or soil-biodegradable Vigilis Bio Shrub Shelter suit better. For single-stemmed hedging whips on hedgerow planting schemes, the Vigilis Hedge Wrap and Vigilis Bio Hedge Wrap are a lighter, stake-free alternative to a tube shelter.

Reliable tree protection for forestry, landscaping and land management

The Vigilis Standard Tree Shelter suits large-scale reforestation, Biodiversity Net Gain schemes, and estate, highway or amenity planting. It shields establishing trees from browsing animals, strimmer damage and herbicide spray drift, and the features below explain how.

• The rigid, twin-wall construction gives a good strength-to-weight ratio that holds up on exposed and upland sites.
• Up to 30% recycled content cuts virgin plastic use without compromising strength or UV stability.
• The UV-stabilised polypropylene is designed to be collected and recycled at the end of its working life, keeping shelters out of landfill.
• The green tube is tuned for healthy photomorphogenesis, transmitting over 20% blue and over 35% red light across the 400–700nm range.
• A split line guards against stem strangulation, and a flared rim reduces abrasion as the tree grows.
• Pre-fitted releasable cable ties make installation and seasonal maintenance quick.

Which tree shelter size protects against which animal?

Choose the shelter height to match the largest browsing threat on your site. Where several species are present, always size up to the most demanding.

Specifications

How to install a Vigilis tree shelter

Slide the shelter over the whip after planting and drive a stake in alongside the tube rather than through it, protecting the root system. Secure the shelter to the stake using the pre-fitted releasable ties. On very exposed sites, use two stakes per shelter and inspect after severe weather. Check ties and stake firmness each growing season and re-secure as needed. Store shelters undercover, upright and out of direct sunlight before use.

Frequently asked questions

How many tree shelters do I get?

The Vigilis Standard Tree Shelter is supplied in multiples of 30, nested in 5s for efficient transport and handling. Whether you need 30 for a garden or boundary planting, or several thousand for a woodland scheme, you can order in the quantity that suits your project.

What size tree shelter do I need?

Match the height to the largest animal threat on site: 0.6m–0.75m for rabbit and hare pressure, 1.2m for roe deer and muntjac, and 1.5m–1.8m for fallow, sika or red deer. Where several species are present, always choose the tallest size needed.

Can I use these tree guards in my garden?

Yes. While the Vigilis Standard Tree Shelter is built for professional forestry and landscaping, it is just as effective for protecting a handful of newly planted trees, hedging whips or saplings in a garden or paddock. It installs in minutes with the pre-fitted ties and a stake, and is available in small quantities from 30.

Are Vigilis tree shelters recyclable?

Yes. The shelter is made from UV-stabilised polypropylene with up to 30% recycled content and is fully recyclable at the end of its working life, making it a practical choice where post-planting collection is part of the management plan. If your site would benefit from a guard that is left to break down in place rather than collected, see the plastic-free Vigilis Bio Tree Shelter. For hedging whips and spiral guard protection rather than a tube, see the Vigilis Hedge Wrap.

Do I need a stake?

Yes. Like other rigid tube shelters, the Vigilis Standard Tree Shelter is supported by a stake fitted alongside the tube and secured with the pre-fitted releasable ties. Stakes are sold separately.