A multi-use tree protector capable of being used as a ladder immediately when the pruning operation is performed as well as a protector for protecting a tree is provided. The tree protector can be stacked on the upper surface of a support frame to play the function and role of the tree protector and thus quickly and effectively perform the pruning operation. The multi-use tree protector comprises: a tree protecting plate(10) positionable about a circumference of a tree to protect the tree in a tree hole(11); a support frame(20) mounted side by side on both sides of the tree protecting plate; and a ladder member(30) connected to the support frame by a shaft pin(40) and has an auxiliary ladder(36). A plurality of rods(32) is formed regular intervals inside the body of the ladder.