Went down South Jersey today to cover a friends 1st year tree. I stack 2 collapsible tomato cages, stake them to the ground so the wind doesn’t blow it over.  The soil there is very shallow, maybe 1 foot and then sand. I told him I was going to sneak down late one night and put 2 large black Styrofoam balls in front of it :)

Looks well constructed!
The added styrofoam would be hilarious.  :)

I had ro read this thread twice before I got it! Now I can't stop laughing.

Pretty funny. You really know how to erect a shelter.

Is there any insulating material inside of that cover?

Thanks

Is the cover rubber?

I encourage your sculptures completion...use concrete to make it more permanent!

I was going to use Gore-Tex, but Styrofoam is more affordable.

  

Wrapping the tree with pipe insulation makes it look like it could be part of an art installation.

You mean like this:

 

Here's my baby Black Madeira:
 

Let's hope the winter doesn't get too cold as shrinkage could be a problem.