Drip Irrigation Tree Ring Kit for Fruit Trees, Shrubs & Guild Planting (1/2" Tubing)

Water your trees the way they actually drink to make them stronger, healthier and more resistant to wind, cold & heat.

Most of a tree's feeder roots spread out sideways just under the surface, reaching toward the drip line. That's the outer edge of the canopy, where rain naturally sheets off the leaves. A single emitter at the trunk misses most of them. A tree ring puts water out where the roots are, which encourages them to grow wide. You get a healthier, more stable tree that handles dry spells better.

This kit is an add-on for an existing drip system. Tee it into your 1/2" main line and you have a dedicated watering ring for one tree, shrub, or whole guild.

Which one do you need?

Simple Tree Ring: For bushes, shrubs, young trees, and smaller budgets. Makes one 2' or 3' ring.
Includes: (1) 1/2" tee and 10' of 1/2" drip tubing

Double Tree Ring: For established fruit trees. An inner ring waters near the trunk and an outer ring waters toward the drip line, so moisture stays balanced across the whole root zone. Build a 5'/2' or 6'/3' combo. If you build the 5'/2', you'll have enough tubing left over for a bonus single ring.
Includes: (2) 1/2" tees, (1) 1/2" cross, and 33.3' of 1/2" drip tubing

Deluxe Tree Ring for Guild Planting: Everything in the Double, plus four 1/4" drip lines. They reach out like fingers to water the berries, herbs, and perennials planted around your tree. This option is ideal for thornless raspberries or blackberries that sit just outside the tree's shade.
Includes: (2) 1/2" tees, (1) 1/2" cross, 33.3' of 1/2" drip tubing, (2) inline manifold fittings, 25' of 1/4" tubing, and (4) 1/4" drip emitters

What's guild planting?
Think of it as companion planting on steroids. A fruit tree like an apple, cherry, or peach sits at the center. Around it go flowers, aromatic herbs that confuse pests, and edible perennials like asparagus or raspberries. The result is richer soil, less pest pressure, extra harvests, and a stronger tree.

Setup is simple. Your tubing comes in one length that you cut to size, with a little extra built in for mistakes. See the How-To section for cutting measurements and our recommended mulch install.

Please note: This is not a complete drip system. It connects to an existing 1/2" drip line.