Rubber Tree Ties, Figure-of-Eight Belt, 25m Roll, 11.4mm or 25mm Wide

Newly planted trees need holding to a stake until their roots can anchor them, but the tie must not rub or strangle the bark as the trunk thickens. These rubber tree ties are a flexible rubber belt with slotted links, supplied on 25m rolls in a choice of thickness and width. The belt is wrapped in a figure of eight around the stake and tree, leaving plenty of rubber between the two, so no separate spacer block is needed. It is tightened or loosened by threading the belt back through its own slots, and needs no tools. Cut to the length you need, it can be reused season after season. Landscapers, tree surgeons, local authorities, nurseries, foresters and gardeners use it on staked trees, tree shelters and bamboo canes.

Why it works

Figure-of-eight protects the bark

The tie crosses between the tree and the stake, so the rubber itself keeps them apart. That limits abrasion where the trunk would otherwise rub against the stake in the wind, without needing a separate buffer.

Adjustable as the tree grows

Because the belt threads through its own links, you can loosen it as the trunk thickens, or tighten it after strong winds. That avoids the girdling damage caused by forgotten fixed ties.

No tools, cut to length

There is nothing to nail or buckle. Cut a length from the roll, wrap it and thread the end through. One roll ties many trees, and offcuts are not wasted.

Reusable

When a tree no longer needs support, undo the tie and use it again on the next planting.

Where it's used

• Staking newly planted standard and feathered trees
• Street trees, parks and amenity planting
• Fixing tree shelters to stakes
• Supporting plants on bamboo canes
• Nurseries, orchards and forestry

Specifications

Choosing the right option

All rolls are 25m long. Choose by the size of tree and the load the tie will carry.

3.8mm x 11.4mm is a narrower tie for young whips, smaller trees, tree shelters and canes, where a slim belt is easier to thread.

2.5mm x 25mm is a wider, thinner belt that spreads the load over more bark on light to medium standard trees.

3.8mm x 25mm is the heaviest option, thick and wide, for larger standard trees, exposed sites and street planting where wind load is higher.

As a guide, allow around 40–60cm per tie, depending on trunk and stake size, to work out how many trees a roll will do.

Installation, use & care

Drive the stake before planting so roots are not damaged. Cut a length of tie, pass it around the stake, cross it between stake and trunk, pass it around the trunk and thread the end back through one of the slots to make a figure of eight with rubber between the two. Fix the tie about a third of the way up the trunk. Check ties each spring and autumn, loosening them as the trunk grows, and remove them once the tree is self-supporting.

FAQ

Do I need a spacer block?

No. The figure-of-eight leaves rubber between tree and stake, so a separate spacer is not needed.

Can I adjust it later?

Yes. Thread the belt through a different slot to tighten or loosen it.

Can it be reused?

Yes. It can be used again season after season.

Can I cut it?

Yes. Cut it to the length you need for each tree.

Ordering & delivery

Each variant is one 25m roll, priced per roll. A minimum order of 3 rolls applies, shown when you add to basket. The 2.5mm x 11.4mm size is on pre-order at our supplier and is not listed. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.