Which Arborvitae Are Deer Resistant?

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 type of arborvitae do deer not eat?

Western arborvitae, also known as western red-cedar (Thuja plicata), is a cold-hardy tree that is also deer-resistant!

What evergreens will deer not eat?

Which evergreen shrubs for privacy are deer resistant?
  • Common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) ...
  • Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica) ...
  • Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) ...
  • Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) ...
  • Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) ...
  • Inkberry (Ilex glabra)
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.