01673 818443
'Rabbit' Guards: A guide
'Rabbit' Guards are any form of protection that forms a barrier between the plant and the rabbit, that is at least 60cm high – the height a rabbit cannot reach beyond.
Rabbit Guards are available in many different formats (spirals, wraps, tubes, mesh).
Fit at the time of planting, or retro-fit to plants you want to protect from rabbit damage.
| Name | Headline | Height (m) | Diameter (mm) | Number of cable ties | Bundle/box size | Material | Tube colour | Format | Service life (tube) | Biodegradable | End of life | Recommended support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPIRAL | ||||||||||||
| Rainbow EcoSpiral Guard | Economy spiral | 0.60m | 32mm | N/A | 250 | 100% recycled PVC | Clear | Spiral wraparound | 3 to 5 years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane |
| Rainbow Spiral Guard | Best selling - easy install | 0.60m | 38mm or 50mm | N/A | 250 | 100% recycled PVC | Clear | Spiral wraparound | 4+ years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane |
| Rainbow BioSpiral Guard | Plant based spiral | 0.60m | 38mm or 50mm | N/A | 220 | 100% bio-based and compostable | Green tint | Spiral wraparound | 4+ years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane |
| WRAP | ||||||||||||
| Tubex Easywrap 45 (Ecowrap) | Alternative to spiral (S) | 0.60m | 35-45mm | N/A | 250 | Polypropylene (average 35% recycled material) | Green | Wrap over tube | 3+ years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane |
| Tubex Easywrap 65 (Easywrap) | Alternative to spiral (M) | 0.60m | 50-65mm | N/A | 150 | Polypropylene (average 35% recycled material) | Green | Wrap over tube | 3+ years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane |
| Tubex Easywrap 80 (Fruitwrap) | Wider diameter (L) | 0.60m | 65-80mm | N/A | 150 | Polypropylene (average 35% recycled material) | Green | Wrap over tube | 3+ years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane |
| Tubex Easywrap 90 (Vinewrap) | Wider diameter (XL) | 0.60m | 75-90mm | N/A | 100 | Polypropylene (average 35% recycled material) | Green | Wrap over tube | 2+ years | No | Remove for recycling | Cane/metal rod |
| TUBE | ||||||||||||
| Tubex Ecostart | Entry point tube | 0.60m | 57-73mm | 1 | 150 | Polypropylene (30% recycled material) | Green | Solid tube | Minimum 3 years | No | Remove for recycling | Stake |
| Tubex Tree Shelter | Best selling | 0.60m | 73-105mm | 1 | 100 | Polypropylene (30% recycled material) | Green | Solid tube | Minimum 5 years | No | Remove for recycling | Stake |
| Tubex Shrub Shelter | Wider diameter | 0.60m | 130-160mm | 2 | 28 | Polypropylene (30% recycled material) | Green | Solid tube | Minimum 5 years | No | Remove for recycling | Stake |
| Tubex Shrub Shelter Plus | Extra wide diameter | 0.60m | 144-200mm | 2 | 35 | Polypropylene (30% recycled material) | Green | Solid tube | Minimum 5 years | No | Remove for recycling | Stake |
| Tubex Nature | Biodegradable | 0.60m | 73-105mm | 1 | 100 | Bio based (plant based) blend | Natural | Solid tube | Estimated 3-5 years | Yes | Biodegrade in situ | Stake |
| Rainbow Terra | Biodegradable | 0.60m | 75-100mm | 1 | 112 | Bio based (plant based) blend | Natural | Solid tube | Minimum 5 years | Yes | Biodegrade in situ | Stake |
| MESH | ||||||||||||
| Mesh Guard with Spray Shield | Protects from spraying with good airflow e.g. for Holly, Beech and Laurel | 0.60m | 125mm2 | N/A | 1+ | HDPE | Green | Flat pack tube, top half = mesh | Guide 3+ years | No | Remove for recycling | 2 canes |
| Tubex Treeguard Mesh Tube | Good airflow/suitable for evergreens | 0.60m | 80-110mm | 1 | 100 | Recycled HDPE | Green | Mesh tube | Minimum 5 years | No | Remove for reuse or recycling | Stake |
| Mesh Guard Roll | Good for rabbit fencing | 0.60m | N/A | N/A | 1 | HDPE | Green, brown or black | Mesh sheet on roll - cut to size | Guide 5+ years | No | Remove for reuse or recycling | Stake/machine round |