Whippa Guard Tree Trunk Protector - 250mm x 500mm

Whippa Guard Tree Trunk Protector - 250mm x 500mm

Protect valuable saplings and establishing trees from line trimmer ("whipper-snipper") damage and accidental base impacts with Australian-made Whippa Guard trunk protectors, engineered to deliver exceptional durability, eco-friendly recycling, and reliable long-lasting outdoor performance. Manufactured from 100% recycled plastic diverted from landfill and certified carbon-neutral, these flexible UV-stabilised guards shield vulnerable bark while adapting easily to ongoing tree growth.

Best For Municipal parks, council landscaping, commercial orchards, vineyards, and residential gardens requiring heavy-duty protection against line trimmers, mowers, and ground maintenance equipment.

Key Features

• 100% Recycled & Carbon-Neutral: Crafted entirely from recycled plastic destined for landfill and certified 100% carbon-neutral, offering an environmentally responsible choice for sustainable landscaping.

• Adjustable Multi-Notch System: Features a secure 2-latch locking mechanism and 6 adjustment notches per sheet, allowing you to easily configure diameters from 10cm to 12cm or 15cm.

• Connectable Scalable Design: Sheets can be easily linked together to expand and accommodate any size tree trunk as the tree matures over time.

• UV-Stabilised Durability: Engineered from a robust 1.1mm thick flexible sheet designed to withstand harsh outdoor weather conditions and UV exposure year-round.

Primary Applications

• Council parks, reserves, and urban street tree maintenance
• Commercial orchard and vineyard trunk safeguarding
• Landscaping projects prone to intensive line trimmer use
• Residential garden fruit and shade tree protection

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Whippa Guard / Line Trimmer Tree Trunk Protector
• Material: 100% Recycled & Recyclable UV-Stabilised Plastic (Carbon-Neutral)
• Dimensions (Flat): 250mm Height × 500mm Width
• Thickness: 1.1mm heavy-duty flexible sheet
• Adjustment System: 2-latch lock with 6 notches (adjustable to 10cm, 12cm, or 15cm diameters)
• Colour: Grey (shade may vary slightly due to the 100% recycled nature of the plastic)
• Origin: Australian made
• Packaging Dimensions: 55cm × 30cm × 0.25cm
• Unit Weight: 0.5kg per guard

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.