Description Young trees and growing saplings need an extra degree of protection and the Gardenerâs Blue Ribbon Sturdy Tree Ties will brace them on a stake until they're strong enough to stand on their own. These strong tree ties are made to avoid damaging delicate bark on young trees -- they will not cut into or choke the trees. Each strap is 10 inches long, and each has a wire tie that can be twisted into a loop to secure it to a stake. Each pack includes 10 ties.