Foam plastic lined tree support collar

A tree support collar comprising two plastic arcuate halves hinged together on opposed vertical sides by an integral plastic hinge, said halves having cooperating snap closure means for releasably locking them together on opposed vertical edges, lower ends of said arcuate halves having an inwardly projecting support means for holding a foam liner in place, said liner being generally cylindrical in shape with an outer diameter approximately the same as the inner diameter of said collar when said halves are in the closed position, said liner having at least one longitudinal opening to permit placement around a tree trunk, said liner resting on said support means when said collar is in the closed position, and guy rope fastening means on exterior surfaces of said halves.