Do Deer Eat Green Giant Arborvitae

Deer are pests that eat arborvitae, but green giant arborvitae is the only one that I’ve planted that has not been damaged by deer. They will taste it but apparently don’t like the flavor. … The plants listed in that article as most deer-resistant are conoy viburnum, switchgrass and green giant arborvitae.

Is there a deer resistant arborvitae?

Types of Deer-Resistant Arborvitae These include the “Green Giant”, trademarked Spring Grove and “Zebrina” varieties of the western or giant arborvitae (Thuja plicata), flourishing in USDA zones 5 to 8. “Green Giant” attains up to 50 feet in height, with very little spread in width.

What evergreens will deer not eat?

  • Common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) …
  • Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica) …
  • Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) …
  • Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) …
  • Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) …
  • Inkberry (Ilex glabra)
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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