The Platipus rootball fixing system, including Plati-Mat®, is a preferred method of securing rootballed, airpot and containerised semi-mature trees. The ease of installation and lack of unsightly guy wires makes it a popular choice.

Over the past three decades, Platipus has developed an extensive range of unique underground fixing solutions to suit most applications.

Plati-Mat® allows secure positioning of newly transplanted trees, whilst offering major benefits over traditional root support systems.

Available in five standard sizes, the Plati-Mat can be tailored to suit most rootball dimensions. This significant development allows faster installation and provides a greater contact surface area at the top of the rootballed or container grown tree.

Benefits include

  • Planting at the nursery line
  • Reduced overall installation time
  • More secure fixing creating better establishment
  • No unsightly stakes or timber above ground
  • Suitable for most rootballed, airpot and containerised stock
  • 4 leg options available for larger trees

Platipus can discuss and recommend rootball fixing kits for particular applications and soil conditions.

RF0P (suitable for tree sizes up to 2.5m; circumference up to 12cm)

  • 3 x rootball protection Plati-Mats with wire reinforcing
  • 3 x S21 anchors with galvanised wire rope tendons
  • 1 x 2-way ratchet tensioner with 2m galvanised wire rope

RF1P (suitable for tree sizes between 2.5-4.5m; circumference 12-25cm)

  • 3 x rootball protection Plati-Mats with wire reinforcing
  • 3 x S41 anchors with galvanised wire rope tendons
  • 1 x 2-way ratchet tensioner with 4m galvanised wire rope

RF2P (suitable for tree sizes between 4.5-7.5m; circumference 25-45cm)

  • 3 x rootball protection Plati-Mats with wire reinforcing
  • 3 x S61 anchors with galvanised wire rope tendons
  • 1 x 2-way ratchet tensioner with 5m galvanised wire rope

RF3P (suitable for tree sizes between 7.5-12m; circumference 45-75cm)

  • 3 x rootball protection Plati-Mats with wire reinforcing
  • 3 x S81 anchors with galvanised wire rope tendons
  • 1 x 2-way ratchet tensioner with 8m galvanised wire rope

RF4P (suitable for tree sizes 12m+; circumference 75cm+)

  • 3 x rootball protection Plati-Mats with wire reinforcing
  • 3 x B41 anchors with galvanised wire rope tendons
  • 1 x 2-way ratchet tensioner with 10m galvanised wire rope