Depending on which type of Deer you have will depend on how tall the tree guard should be. Deer are a concern as when they browse they often take the soft lead shoot off which results in a bushy plant rather than a tall tree, so it is the leader you really need to protect here. Rabbits as above will nibble and bite the trees off. If you are planting trees you need to consider Rabbits and Deer. A 60 cm spiral/shrub shelter is great for rabbits, if you have Hares then you need a 75 cm Spiral/shrub shelter, sadly as Hares are not as common we have very few requests for these now. Deer are less of a concern for a hedge line as they tend to browse the plant, sometimes taking the leader and making the plant bushier. Surprisingly rabbits love Holly – so not even these spiky plants are safe. If you are planting a new hedge, then your main concern is rabbits! Rabbits are known not just for nibbling the plants but also for biting the plants right off, a spiral will stop them getting access to the stems. If you are not sure, you could try planting without them and stay vigilant and add them later if needed. Using hedge/tree protection will add a significant cost to planting your new hedge so it needs careful consideration, if you know you have any of the above animals present, then you will certainly need to protect them as you will likely get considerable damage and need to replace the plants. Newly planted hedges and trees may need to be protected against Rabbits, Hares, or Deer (Mutjac, Roe, Fallow or Red).
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