This product is used extensively in establishment of willow poles along riverbeds etc. Can be used for protection against cattle and deer. Manufactured from recycled plastic, this self supporting sleeve protects from rodents such as opossums climbing the willow and destroying fresh emerging buds. Also sleeve has punched holes running the length of it so that once tree has reached its established growth phase, the sleeve will burst open and disintegrate to prevent strangling the stem of the tree and inhibiting growth. Diameter of sleeve is 110mm and 1.7m high. Staking not required.