60cm Tubex Nature Shrub Shelter Guard

The 60cm Tubex Nature Shrub Shelter Guard is an innovative, biodegradable solution for protecting larger shrubs, bushier plants, and hedges. Designed for hard-to-reach or dense woodland areas where collection is not possible, this sustainable shelter provides excellent protection while enhancing growth and survival rates.

The wide-diameter design allows bushy plants and mixed planting stock to grow freely without being restricted, while robust twin-walled construction creates a stable microclimate. This microclimate retains moisture, accelerates growth, and reduces water stress, helping plants establish strong roots.

Tubex Nature shelters protect shrubs and trees from wildlife such as hares, rabbits, voles, and herbicide exposure, ensuring your plants thrive even in challenging conditions. Unlike spiral or net products, the Nature shelter is easy to install, with pre-fitted cable zip ties and nested tubes for efficient transportation and storage.

Made from bio-based materials derived from sugarcane, corn, and starch, the Tubex Nature Shrub Shelter is non-toxic, externally tested for soil biodegradability, and breaks down naturally into water and CO₂ through microbiological processes, providing a sustainable alternative for landscaping, forestry, and commercial planting projects.

Key Features & Benefits

• Wide Diameter | 130–160mm for bushy plants and mixed planting stock

• Biodegradable In Situ | Made from bio-based materials; naturally degrades into water and CO₂

• UV Stabilised Twin-Wall Construction | Offers robust protection while reducing weight

• Wildlife & Herbicide Protection | Safeguards against hares, rabbits, voles, and spray drift

• Non-Toxic | Tested against OECD 207 & 208

• Micro-Climate Enhancement | Retains moisture, reduces water stress, accelerates growth

• Easy Installation | Pre-fitted zip ties, nested for easy transport, quick to install

• Flared Top Design | Minimises stem abrasion

• Excellent Light Transmission | Supports photosynthesis and healthy growth

Applications

• Forestry and reforestation projects

• Landowners and farmers planting mixed stock

• Landscaping projects with bushy shrubs or hedges

• Areas with dense woodland or difficult access

• Grant-funded environmental planting schemes

• Commercial planting and one-off projects

Sizes Available

• 60cm Shelter | Diameter 130–160mm, bio-based blend, light brown, expected 3–5 years service life*

*Longevity depends on site conditions, soil, and weather. Removal and industrial composting recommended at end of life.

Technical Specification

• Material | Bio-based blend (sugarcane, corn & starch)

• Height | 60cm

• Diameter | 130–160mm

• Colour | Light brown

• Construction | Twin-wall with reinforced zip tie strips

• Service Life | 3–5 years (dependent on site and weather)

• Protection | Wildlife and herbicide resistant

• Biodegradability | Soil-tested according to ISO 17556; non-toxic

Advisory: 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