Tubex Nature™ Easysleeve

The Tubex Nature™ Easysleeve is a biodegradable tree shelter designed to deliver rapid growth, protection, and survival for young trees and hedgerows during the critical early stages of establishment. Ideal for farmers, landowners, landscapers, tree planting contractors, forestry projects, and council planting schemes, the Nature Easysleeve provides a robust yet environmentally friendly solution for small-diameter trees, hedges, and landscaping plants.

This product replaces the Tubex Nature Easywrap range, offering enhanced performance with the classic twin-wall design, flared top, and tie-free installation. Fully biodegradable in situ, the Easysleeve eliminates the need for retrieval at the end of its service life, making it perfect for hard-to-access sites, hedgerows, or large-scale planting schemes where removal is impractical.

The twin-wall construction creates a protective microclimate that accelerates growth, increases survival rates, and shields young trees from herbivores, wind, and herbicide drift. Its excellent light transmission ensures photosynthesis is optimised while minimising stem abrasion thanks to the flared top design. Installation is quick and simple: simply slide the Easysleeve over the plant and secure it with a heavy-duty bamboo cane (12–14 lb or above)—no cable ties required.

With 60 cm and 75 cm height options, the Easysleeve accommodates small to medium hedge plants or slender young trees. Its nested design enables efficient transportation, storage, and site management, making it suitable for hedge planting, small-scale landscaping, professional tree planting contracts, forestry projects, and council amenity schemes.

Features & Benefits

Biodegradable in situ – Made from bio-based materials (starch, plant, and vegetable sources). Tested against ISO 17556 for soil biodegradability, breaking down naturally into water and CO₂ over time.

Non-toxic – Independently tested to OECD 207 & 208, safe for soil, plants, and wildlife.

Twin-wall construction – Provides structural strength while creating a microclimate for enhanced growth and protection.

Flared top design – Minimises stem abrasion, promotes straight growth, and improves wind resistance.

Rapid, tie-free installation – Easy to fit over the plant and a supporting bamboo cane. Saves time on large-scale planting schemes.

Nested for transport – Optimises logistics, storage, and site handling.

Lightweight and durable – Designed to last for up to 3 years depending on site and weather conditions.

Perfect for hedging – Smaller diameter is ideal for slender plants used in hedgerows, small-scale landscaping, and professional planting projects.

Excellent light transmission – Supports faster growth while maintaining protection from external elements.

Applications

Hedge planting and boundary schemes for farms, councils, and landscaping projects

Small-diameter trees in woodland creation or reforestation

Professional landscaping and amenity planting

Forestry projects and habitat restoration

Large-scale tree planting contracts

Sizes Available

*Dependent on site and weather conditions. Tubex Nature Easysleeves are designed to biodegrade naturally over time.

Recommended Support: Heavy-duty bamboo cane, 12–14 lb 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

Product Name | Tubex Nature™ Easysleeve

Height Options | 60 cm or 75 cm

Diameter | 57–73 mm

Material | Bio-based blend (starch, plant, vegetable sources)

Colour | Light brown

Twin-wall Construction | Yes

Flared Top | Yes

Installation Method | Tie-free; use heavy-duty bamboo cane for support

Biodegradability | ISO 17556 tested, degrades naturally in soil

Non-toxic | OECD 207 & 208 tested

Expected Service Life | Up to 3 years, site/weather dependent

Packaging | 3 tubes per nest, 150 per bundle, strap-banded bag

Usage Notes | Not suitable for large exposed sites where a Nature Standard shelter fixed with a wooden stake is required