Are Cotoneaster Deer Resistant?

Cotoneaster is a great evergreen choice for deer-troubled landscapes. ... Another technique is to spray your shrubs with a commercial deer repellent every three weeks throughout the fall, winter and early spring. There are many different commercial deer repellents on the market.

What plants do deer hate the most?

Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer.

What bushes do deer not like?