The ingenious V-strap™ pocket, is created by proper installation of this tree collar. Simply open the strap, place around tree and join grommets on open ends together, and wire to stake. The design of the V-strap™ protects young, fragile plant materials from wind stress and over-staking by the installer. The V-strap™ is uniquely designed to satisfy multiple staking requirements. Just a few moments of inspection will yield a wealth of installation variations. This is a most versatile guying collar.