Deer Resistant Plants and Trees

Cherry Laurel ‘Otto Luyken’

The Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel is a dwarf form of the regular cherry laurel, idea for smaller gardens, or where you want a smaller specimen or hedge. It will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and may eventually reach 10 feet if unclipped, and will spread 6 to 8 feet wide. It has much smaller leaves than the common cherry laurel, just 1 inch wide and up to 4 inches long. If left unclipped it will produce attractive upright spikes of fragrant flowers 4 inches tall in spring. Ideal plant for a low, easy-care hedge, or as part of the foundation planting around your house, especially for the shady corners. 7 Gallon • 24 – 30″ plant
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Fiery Cascade Pyracantha

Fiery Cascade Pyracantha. Semi-evergreen shrub that grows to about 8′. Orange berries in the fall that turn to a fiery red, small glossy leaves give interest year round! 24-30″ plant
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Green Giant Arborvitae

Thuja ‘Green Giant’. Green Giant Arborvitae. A great evergreen for screening or even specimen use. Tolerates a variety of conditions. Virtually disease-free and very strong rooted; takes very well to shearing! Grows quickly 25-30′ tall. 5-6′ plant • 6-7′ plant 7-8′ plant
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Dragon Lady Holly

Ilex x apuipernyi ‘Dragon Lady’: Dragon Lady upright holly spiny, dense evergreen hollies. Female produces berries, needs a male to pollinate. Berries appear in fall. Plant as specimen or as a lustrous hedge. Pyramidal/columnar holly w/deep green foliage & large red berries. Branched low to the ground. Grows to 15′. Zone 6. 36-42″ plant
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Japanese Compact Holly/Helleri Holly

Ilex Crenata ‘Helleri’ (Heller’s Japanese Holly) Dwarf,slow growing evergreen holly is ideal for low hedge or dense speciman plant. Grows 2-3′ tall and wide. Has small oval dark green leaves producing attractive black berries. Place in full sun for best berry production. Requires rich garden soil with good drainage and good moisture-holding capacity. 15 – 18″ plant
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Inkberry Holly

Ilex glabra ‘compacta’. Inkberry Holly. Shiny dark green leaves. Purplish in winter. Black berries. Good in shade or sun. Native to eastern coastal U.S.; good for seashore planting. Slow growing, compact habit to this hardiest of Hollies. A good hedge 2′ high and wide when clipped, 4′ high and wide unclipped. Evergreen. (Cutting Grown) 15 – 18″ plant.
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Japanese Compact Holly

Ilex glabra ‘compacta’. Smooth compact Japanese holly. Shiny dark green leaves turn purplish in winter. Black berries. Good in shade or sun. Native to eastern coastal U.S.; good for seashore planting. Slow growing, compact habit. A good hedge 2′ high and wide when clipped, 4′ high and wide unclipped. One of the hardiest of Japanese hollies. Evergreen. (Cutting Grown)
Berry Bearing Trees & Shrubs • Deer Resistant Plants • Formal Clipped Hedge • Partially Shaded Areas • Small or Dwarf Plants for the Border


Juniper ‘Blue Star’

Juniperus squamata `Blue Star’. The name `Blue Star’ is wonderfully descriptive of this immensely popular plant. Equally broad as high, the short branches form a star-like appearance. Very slow grower.
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Juniper Old Gold

Juniperus Media. ‘Old Gold’. Old Gold Juniper. Compact, graceful growth habit. Bronze/ gold-tipped foliage. Full sun for best color. An excellent ground, mid-size foundation or border plant. Low maintenance plant.
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Juniper ‘Parson’s’

Juniperus Squamata Expansa ‘Parsoni’ (Parson’s Juniper) Stiff,stout spreading branches create a dome- shaped mound to 6-8′ high, 8′ wide. Gray-green needles enhance this rugged spreader. Fill between larger shrubs, spread along slopes or cascade over walls with this versatile ground cover.
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