Maybe you should call your local park districts. I would think they certainly use them when planting young trees. Surely they could tell you. FYI: To take them off you may need a special tool or else you could damage the bark. Actually "farmers fencing" may be better. (As the tree grows, the tree guard can become tight.) Good luck.

I believe that MaryO is referring to Tree Guard, the animal repellent that is sprayed on.

Southern States carries it, but don't know if they are in AR. How about Tractor Supply?

Thanks for the help but Southern States isn't in Ark. Tractor Supply doesn't carry it. I guess I'll just have to order it on the web. It's rutting season so we haven't seen deer in 2 weeks so I think I have time. I'm also going to stick to deer resistent plants. I've learned my lesson!

Mary, were you able to find a good online source for Tree Guard?