Description
This fruit tree sleeve is an ultra fine mesh cover designed to protect fruit while it ripens on the branch. It reduces damage from bird, insect, and animal feeding while helping limit marking caused by wind movement.
Suitable for gardeners, allotment growers, and small orchard owners who want to protect fruit before harvest.
Zip Fruit Tree Sleeve For Protecting Fruit On The Branch
The sleeve wraps around a fruit bearing branch and closes securely with a full length zip. This allows you to fit it around developing fruit without removing it from the plant. It can be used on apple, pear, grape, lemon, and plum where fruit is exposed during the final ripening stage.
Ultra Fine Mesh Fruit Cover To Limit Pest Access
Made from Veggiemesh Ultra Fine, the material forms a close fitting barrier around fruit clusters. The 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm mesh helps reduce access from many common garden pests while allowing air and natural light to pass through.
This supports steady ripening while helping to limit pecking, nibbling, and surface damage.
Breathable Fruit Sleeve To Reduce Weather Marking
Wind can cause fruit to rub against branches or neighbouring growth, leading to surface scarring. The sleeve helps keep fruit contained within one section of the branch, reducing movement.
The breathable structure maintains high airflow and light transmission to support natural development.
Benefits Of Using A Fruit Tree Sleeve
• Helps reduce bird and insect access to ripening fruit
• Full length zip allows straightforward fitting and removal
• Fine mesh permits light and air circulation
• Supports cleaner fruit with fewer surface marks
• Suitable for garden, allotment, and small scale orchard growing
Fruit Tree Sleeve Specification
Available sizes: One size
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 30 cm
Length: 1 m
Closure type: Zip along full length
Material: Veggiemesh Ultra Fine
Mesh size: 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm
Light passage: 90 percent
Air passage: 95 percent
Weight: Approx. 70 g per square metre
Frequently Asked Questions
Do fruit tree sleeves help reduce wasp damage?
They can limit access to intact fruit by creating a physical barrier. If fruit skin is already split, remove damaged fruit promptly and apply sleeves early in the ripening stage.
How many fruit can be covered in one sleeve?
This depends on branch thickness and fruit size. A small cluster can be enclosed provided the sleeve closes without compressing the fruit.
Can the sleeve be used on bush fruit or trained plants?
Yes, it can be fitted to trained grape vine or suitable bush fruit where the sleeve can be zipped securely around the stem section.
Will the mesh affect fruit colour or flavour?
The high light and air passage levels allow normal ripening. Regular checking is recommended so fruit can be harvested at the preferred stage.
How should the sleeve be cleaned after use?
Remove debris, rinse with clean water if required, and allow it to dry fully before storing. Keep it away from sharp objects to reduce the risk of snagging.