Cardboard Green-POD Seedling Guard - Large 450mm x 170mm (100% Recycled Paper)

Cardboard Green-POD Seedling Guard - Large 450mm x 170mm (100% Recycled Paper)

Protect young seedlings and establishing plants naturally with the Australian-designed Cardboard Green-POD, engineered to deliver exceptional eco-friendly durability, weather shielding, and reliable long-lasting outdoor performance. Manufactured from heavy-duty 1.25mm thick 100% recycled paper with zero plastic film coatings, this sustainable guard shields vulnerable plants against temperature extremes, browsing animals, and herbicide drift while blending seamlessly into the natural landscape.

Best For Environmental revegetation projects, Landcare sites, council plantings, commercial forestry, and sustainable agricultural developments requiring a plastic-free, fully biodegradable seedling protection solution.

Key Features

• 100% Recycled & Biodegradable: Crafted entirely from heavy-duty 1.25mm thick recycled paper without any plastic film coatings, offering an eco-friendly barrier that naturally degrades over time.

• Extended Field Durability: Engineered with an 18months+ life expectancy, providing robust, long-term protection during the critical early establishment phase of young trees and shrubs.

• Innovative Hill Guard Feature: Includes a uniquely curved bottom edge designed specifically for uneven slopes and hillside installations, while the reverse straight edge accommodates flat terrain.

• Comprehensive Climate Defence: Shields delicate stems and leaves from harsh weather fluctuations, intense heat, wind exposure, browsing wildlife, and accidental herbicide spray.

Primary Applications

• Environmental revegetation and Landcare tree planting
• Commercial forestry and timber plantation establishment
• Council landscaping, parklands, and roadside greening
• Sustainable agricultural shelterbelts and orchard plantings

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Eco-Friendly Cardboard Seedling Protector / Tree Guard
• Design: Australian-designed Green-POD with Hill Guard curved edge
• Material: Heavy-Duty 1.25mm Thick 100% Recycled Paper (Plastic-Free)
• Size (Installed): Large 450mm Height × 170mm Diameter
• Life Expectancy: 18months+
• Packaging: Supplied flat-packed
• Dimensions (Flat Pack): 55cm × 30cm × 0.25cm
• Unit Weight: 0.5kg per guard

Installation & Staking Guide

• Recommended Staking: Use 2 × hardwood stakes, 2 × bamboo canes, or 1 of each for the sturdiest application.
• Recommended Stake Sizing: Hardwood stakes (75cm × 25mm × 18mm) or Bamboo canes (75cm × 12/14mm). Note: Hardwood stakes should be no thicker than 25mm.