Defender Guards - Tree Guard / Vine Guard

Defender Guards provide a cost-effective, eco-conscious solution for protecting young vines and trees from environmental challenges such as wind, sunlight, herbicide and pests.

Made from biodegradable paperboard, these sleeves create a favorable microclimate around young plants and help support a smooth transition from the nursery to the field - encouraging strong, healthy early growth.

Key Features

  • 96% biodegradable
  • Helps protect against herbicides and agricultural sprays
  • Supports upright and vertical plant growth
  • Provides protection from hail, wind, sun, and other environmental elements
  • Creates a stronger, more favourable growing environment
  • Made from renewable resources
  • Can help reduce plant mortality and the need for pesticide applications
  • Can last up to two seasons or longer, depending on environmental conditions
  • Available with custom printing for maximum brand exposure
  • Standard size: 400mm high × 70mm square
  • Custom sizes available for larger orders
  • Packaging: 250 guards per carton

Responsibly Sourced

Our Defender Guards are sourced from multiple suppliers that comply with internationally recognised standards and certifications, including:

  • PEFC & FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) — Responsible forestry and sustainable sourcing of wood and paper products
  • ISO 9001 - Quality management systems
  • ISO 14001 - Environmental management systems
  • ISO 50001 - Energy management and efficiency
  • EES - Initiatives focused on reducing energy use and carbon emissions
  • CDP (Climate, Water & Forests) - Environmental impact reporting and disclosure
  • EcoVadis / CSR - Supplier sustainability, environmental responsibility, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement

Sustainability That Performs

Our protectors typically last between 18 and 24 months in outdoor conditions, providing reliable protection during critical establishment periods while naturally breaking down over time.

Faster Establishment

Defender Guards create a protective microclimate around young plants, helping them establish faster by shielding them from wind, hail, sun and other environmental stresses.

Protection

The sleeves provide a physical barrier against agricultural sprays, pests, rodents and harsh environmental conditions, helping protect vulnerable young plants during their early stages of growth.

Cost Efficiency

By protecting young trees and vines during their critical establishment period, Defender Guards can help reduce plant mortality. The physical barrier helps shield plants from herbicide sprays, pests, and harsh environmental conditions - supporting successful establishment and stronger early growth.

Stronger Growth

By encouraging upright growth and reducing exposure to environmental stress, Defender Guards help young plants focus their energy on healthy establishment and strong root development.