Do Deer Eat Dogwood Shrubs

As stated above, deer do eat red twig dogwood shrubs. However, the most common species referred to by this common name, Cornus alba, is relatively deer resistant. Take note, a wide range of dogwood species with red stems are commonly referred to as red twig dogwood.

What shrubs will deer Absolutely not eat?

  • 01 of 10. Boxwood (Buxus) …
  • 02 of 10. Juniper (Juniperus sp.) …
  • 03 of 10. Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) …
  • 04 of 10. Andromeda (Pieris japonica) …
  • 05 of 10. Bluebeard (Caryopteris) …
  • 06 of 10. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) …
  • 07 of 10. Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) …
  • 08 of 10. Shrub Roses (Rosa sp.)

What shrubs do deer hate?

  • 1. Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica)
  • Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
  • Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
  • Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
  • Common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
  • Inkberry (Ilex glabra)
  • Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis)
  • Spireas (Spirea species)
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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