Deer resistance
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Deer resistance
There is nothing more frustrating than deer devouring your garden. Deer are a lot like people, they will try anything, especially if its new. So, while there are no plants that are 100% deer-proof here are some selections from our plant list that have proven to be less often on the menu. Of course a fence is always the best defense. Tip: pay attention not just to the species but the genus as well. Though not 100% impervious, some are much less prone to consumption than others (see below).
More considerations:
Deer will seek out irrigated plants during the driest parts of the year (wouldn’t you?)
Newly installed plants are often more vulnerable. Its a deer- it can’t tell the difference between your new favorite plant or an offering of food.
Deer will rut on plants, often small trees- they
should be protected if vulnerable. Surround with sheep wire to 6’ tall.
Deer do what nature tells them to do- not
to piss off gardeners- innovation and patience are your responsibility.
Shrubs
Bupleurum fruticosum
Callistemon
Choisya
Cistus
Corokia
Drimys
Erica
Grevillea
Halimium
Leptospermum
Lomatia
Mahonia
Olearia
Osmanthus
Phillyrea
Vaccinium
Brachyglottis
Arctostaphylos
Fremontodendron
Acanthus
Aquilegia
Athyrium
Cyclamen
Dierama
Digitalis
Epimedium
Euphorbia
Helianthemum
Iris
Oxalis
Phormium
Polystichum
Ranunculus
Schizostylus
Sisyrinchium
Verbascum
Zauschneria
Yucca
Kniphofia
Papaver
Jasminum
Holboellia
Trachelospermum
Trees
Cupressus
Genista aetnensis
Eucalyptus
Lagerstroemia
Persea yunnanensis
Anemanthele
Carex
Juncus
Sycopsis sinensis
Trachycarpus
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