Plantra® SunFlex Grow Tube Systems - All Questions
Plantra® SunFlex Grow Tube Systems
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I planted domestic apple whips this spring and the tops are now over the 5’ tubes. I also have several lateral branches coming through the tubes near the bottom. Would you suggest I trim those lateral branches?
Question by: Jerry on Sep 26, 2020, 7:36 AM
You can remove the lower branches from the apple seedlings. Trim as high up as you would like to start the lateral branching for the remaining tree. The grow tubes will eventually break open where the lateral branches start getting too large. You can leave the tubes on for many years.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Sep 29, 2020, 11:10 AM
When should the tube be taken off? and how is it taken off?
Question by: Ted Widmer on Oct 18, 2020, 2:30 PM
SunFlex Grow Tubes are intended to protect trees indefinitely. The tube is a 4" diameter. Because the tube is perforated, when the trunk of the tree reaches the 4" diameter, it will simply break through the perforations. There is no need to remove the tube.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Oct 19, 2020, 10:59 AM
I am concerned that the tube will result in a weaker trunk because the tube is providing virtually all of its support. I buy many trees that have been staked and they are simply too tall for the slender trunks.
Question by: Dana Rohleder on Sep 20, 2021, 8:16 AM
When a tree is allowed to flex and bend a bit, the trunk will grow stronger. The stake is a flexible fiberglass stake, it is meant to bend and move slightly so the tree will grow stronger. The tube is also made of a material that is perforated and lets sunlight pass through. You can see more information at Plantra.com if you would like to learn more.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Sep 20, 2021, 9:49 AM
How many tubes come in a package?
Question by: Prairie on Nov 30, 2021, 12:27 PM
They are sold in groups of 10. You can purchase a 10 pack, 20 pack or 30 pack.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Nov 30, 2021, 1:22 PM
Can these be used on conifer seedlings or only hardwoods & fruit trees?
Question by: Ben on Jan 4, 2022, 2:55 PM
They are not intended for use on conifers.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Jan 4, 2022, 2:58 PM
Can these tubes be used on shrubs like Red Osier Dogwood or Speckled Alder while they get established?
Question by: Christopher Smith on Apr 14, 2022, 8:58 AM
In the young stage before the shrubs grow wide, you could use the grow tubes. The SunFlex Grow Tube Systems is meant for deciduous trees, specifically. The diameter of the tube is 4". We suggest caging, instead. Hardware cloth works well.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Apr 14, 2022, 9:37 AM
Can these be bought individually or in a quantity less than ten? I want to plant a couple trees at my house and I do not need 10 tubes.
Question by: Rob Anderson on Apr 18, 2022, 3:52 PM
The Plantra SunFlex Grow Tube Systems are sold as pre-packaged kits. You may order in boxes of 10, 20, 30 or 40. We do not sell the tubes individually or in quantities other than those listed.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Apr 18, 2022, 4:10 PM
