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.