Deer, rabbits and other wild animals find the young bark of apple and other trees extremely tasty. Therefore, in some regions it can make sense to protect the trees with a fence from browsing by game.

Especially young trees should be protected from hungry animals

When it makes sense to fence off trees

The bark of young trees is very tempting to deer, fallow deer and other wildlife as it is tender, juicy and easy to reach - a real treat that the animals don't want to miss. However, since nibbling can have serious consequences for the tree - a severe bite leads to death - fencing in is particularly useful in rural areas, on meadow orchards, in allotment gardens and in urban garden settlements - deer are not only in the forest, but also as cultural followers to be found in the city.

Fence trees - You have these options

A high fence, a hedge or a wall around your own property already provides effective protection against invading wild animals, but cannot guarantee 100% protection. Small animals in particular, such as hungry hares or wild rabbits, can still get through. So if you have a rabbit problem in your region, the trees should be fenced in even behind a high property perimeter. There are different possibilities for this:

  • Protective pants made of tight wire mesh

This is attached to the plant stake when planting, but can also be retrofitted. To do this, drive several posts into the ground and fence in the tree with wire mesh or wire mesh (€14.99). This braid must be laid as tightly as possible around the trunk and not be too large-meshed.

Anti-bite cuffs made of plastic or plastic mesh

These work in a similar way to the wire mesh bite protection, they are just made of a different material. However, plastic is a problematic material, as the wood underneath is difficult to dry and stays moist. The humid environment, in turn, favors the colonization of fungi. Plastic spirals are also not recommended, as deer can easily push them aside and still get to the tree bark.

Wildlife protection from fir branches

To do this, place fir branches around the tree trunk and fasten it. The idea behind this is that the wild animals are more likely to go for the fir branches - or ignore them because they are not as tasty as young apple tree bark.

tips

Lime paint also helps to deter hungry deer and rabbits - especially if you mix lime paint with clay.

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Trees