Tree training made simple.

Protect your investment.

Here at Hortivate, we communicate with the industry to continually develop products which will help you to operate efficiently, save on labour, and be cost effective. Each item is manufactured using premium-grade materials resulting in a longer-lasting product. We have put effort into ensuring that each product is packaged with ZERO plastic packaging.

Pre-cut Tying Tube

The preferred tying solution that has minimal impact on our environment and protects your trees from infection.

We have cut out the heavy metals to produce a pure premium grade 100% recyclable tying tube. Not only have we managed to get rid of the nasties, but we also provide it ready-to-use in conveniently pre-cut bundles, totalling 5040 ties per box.

  • Available in 400mm and 450mm lengths

  • 5mm diameter for long-life

  • Proven by NZ’s largest growers

45mm Straight LeaderProtectors™

Straight LeaderProtectors™ have been designed to protect trees from wire damage that create infection points. Also, to clip firmly onto the wire and assist in preventing sideways tree movement when tied in place with the Pre-cut Tying Tube. This product is guaranteed to protect your investment.

  • Protect your tree against wire rub

  • Decrease the risk of canker

  • Keeps the tree in place during wind

  • UV protected = Long lasting

35mm Cupped LeaderProtectors™

Cupped LeaderProtectors™ are made from a flexible material that is soft and pliable to hold and protect the vine tissue from wire damage. They are the perfect product to lay down your kiwifruit leaders or hold your cherry leaders in position (UFO system). Reduce disease entry points with our Cupped LeaderProtectors™ today.

  • Holds the leader in place

  • Protects against wire rub

  • Flexible to shape with the leader development

  • Able to be used when the leader is at an angle to the wire

Bio Tying Tube Range

New to the range is our revolutionary biodegradable tying tube to enhance fruiting trees, nurseries, and home gardening practices.

Our tying tube is supplied in zero plastic packagings, ensuring a sustainable approach from production to delivery. With an impressive lifespan of approximately two years on the tree, it provides reliable support and stability.

What sets our product apart is its ability to break down naturally upon contact with the ground, leaving no harmful residues behind.

Embrace this environmentally conscious choice for your horticultural needs and join the movement towards a greener future.

Our Stockists

Horticentre Hastings

Address: 18 Station Road, Whakatu 4180

Phone: 06 873 0699

No stockists near you? Contact the Hortivate team for your requirements today.

Horticentre Gisborne

Address: 32 Saleyards Road, Matawhero, Gisborne 4071

Phone: 06 214 6370

Get in touch regarding your Tree Training requirements.

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