What Height of PP Plastic Tree Guard Do You Need for Different Animals? A Practical Sizing Guide

The right tree guard height depends on the animal you need to protect the plant from. As a practical reference, around 50–60 cm is commonly used for rabbits, about 70–75 cm for hares, around 1.2 m for roe or muntjac deer, and around 1.8 m for larger deer such as red, sika, and fallow deer.

These are reference values rather than universal specifications. Animal size, plant height, terrain, snow, and the type of damage can all affect the final height.

Choose Tree Guard Height Based on Animals

Published tree-protection guidance provides useful reference points for individual tree protection:

These figures should be used as a starting point, not as fixed product specifications. Forestry Commission guidance, for example, reports rabbit damage typically below 50 cm and hare damage below 70 cm, while published tree-protection tables commonly reference 60 cm for rabbits, 75 cm for hares, 1.2 m for roe and muntjac deer, and 1.8 m for larger deer.

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For rabbits, a 50–60 cm guard is a common starting point. For hares, approximately 70–75 cm is commonly referenced.

The reason is straightforward: the guard needs to extend above the area that the animal can normally reach. Forestry Commission guidance reports that rabbit damage is typically below 50 cm and hare damage below 70 cm.

Rabbit-proof tree guards

The plant itself also matters. If a young tree is already close to the top of the proposed guard, a taller design may be more appropriate.

For a corrugated plastic tree guard, width and fixing should also be considered so the guard remains properly positioned around the plant.

How Tall Should a PP Plastic Tree Guard Be for Deer?

Deer require considerably taller protection.

A reference height of around 1.2 m is commonly used for roe and muntjac deer, while around 1.8 m is used for larger deer such as red, sika, and fallow deer. Forestry Commission guidance identifies taller structures, up to 2 m, as primarily intended for deer and livestock, with the height matched to the target species.

For a PP tree guard used in a deer-prone area, the specification should therefore consider both the animal’s reach and the expected growth of the plant.

How Tall Should a PP Plastic Tree Guard Be for Livestock?

Livestock create a slightly different protection requirement because the risk may involve more than browsing.

Sheep and goats can graze around young plants, while cattle and horses may also push against or rub against protective structures. Published guidance has historically referenced around 1.5–1.8 m for some livestock applications, but individual corrugated plastic tree guards are not always the most suitable solution.

Where animals have regular access, fencing may be more appropriate depending on the site and project size.

Custom sizes of pp plastic tree guards

This is why the target animal should be provided when requesting a quotation for PP plastic tree guards, rather than specifying height alone.

Does the Planting Site Affect the Required Height of Corrugated Plastic Tree Guards?

Yes. The same tree guard height may perform differently under different site conditions.

Important factors include:

· Ground slope

· Snow accumulation

· Plant height

· Expected plant growth

· Animal size

· Animal access angle

· Risk of pushing or rubbing

· Required protection period

For example, snow can raise the effective ground level around a guard and reduce its protective height. On sloping ground, animals may also approach the plant from a different level.

The Forestry Commission therefore recommends tailoring protective structure height to the target species and its maximum browse height.

What Other Specifications of PP Hollow Board Tree Guard Should You Consider?

Height is only one part of a complete PP hollow board tree guard specification.

When requesting a quotation, agricultural suppliers, tree nurseries, forestry contractors, and landscaping companies should provide these details where possible.

How Should You Specify a Custom PP Tree Guard?

Instead of sending only “1,000 corrugated plastic tree guards, 120 cm high,” provide the target animal, plant size, height, width or diameter, thickness, color, quantity, and any perforation, cutting, printing, or fabrication requirements.

This gives the manufacturer enough information to evaluate the finished PP plastic tree guard rather than quoting only on one dimension.

PP plastic tree guards protect young trees from animal damage

Customized PP Hollow Board Tree Guards from Henan Enda

Henan Enda New Material Co., Ltd. was established in 2011 and has more than 15 years of production experience. The company operates a factory of more than 5,000㎡, has served customers in 100+ countries, and has worked with more than 6,000 customers.

Henan Enda can customize PP hollow board products by size, thickness, color, shape, cutting, perforation, printing, and fabrication, with OEM/ODM services available.

For PP hollow board corrugated plastic tree guards and corrugated plastic corrugated plastic tree guards, the finished specification can be developed around the target animal and planting conditions.

Conclusion

There is no single tree guard height that works for every animal. As a practical reference, 50–60 cm is commonly used for rabbits, 70–75 cm for hares, around 1.2 m for roe or muntjac deer, and around 1.8 m for larger deer.

The final height should be selected together with plant size, animal reach, terrain, width, thickness, structure, and fixing requirements.

Recommended Reading: Can PP Hollow Board Tree Guards Protect Plants from Animal Damage?

FAQs

How tall should a tree guard be for rabbits?

Around 50–60 cm is a common reference, although site conditions and plant size may change the requirement.

How tall should a tree guard be for deer?

Around 1.2 m is commonly referenced for roe or muntjac deer, while around 1.8 m is used for larger deer.

Is 1.5 m enough for livestock?

It can be a reference for some applications, but the animal, physical contact risk, and protection method should also be considered.

Can PP hollow board tree guards be made to a custom height?

Yes. PP hollow board can be cut and fabricated according to the required dimensions and finished structure.