Deer Resistant Shrubs

Aesculus parvifolia Bottlebrush Buckeye: 8’-10’ Stately shade tolerant shrub with white “Bottlebrush” flowers in July

Berberis Barberry: Small to midsized shrub, depending on cultivar. Colorful and available in purple, gold, and chartreuse

Buxus Boxwood: Evergreen shrub with many cultivars that have various shapes and sizes. We carry several that are proven superior for North Eastern Ohio

Cephalotaxus Japanese Plum Yew: Similar in appearance to Taxus, obviously very different in taste as the deer leave this evergreen shrub alone

Chionanthus virginicus White Fringe Tree: 15’-20’ Very attractive Native shrub/small tree. Fragrant 6-8”panicles of white flowers in late spring and dark blue fruits in August-September. Extremely tolerant of urban conditions

Fothergilla gardenia Dwarf Fothergilla: Deciduous with fragrant white flowers blooming in spring prior to leafing out. Impressive fall color with brilliant yellows, oranges and red

Hibiscus syriacus Rose of Sharon: Showy flowers adorn this tough plant; late season bloom extends seasonal interest in the landscape

Ilex verticillata Winterberry Holly: Native, deciduous holly is covered with red berries throughout winter. Tolerates clay; needs a pollinator

Juniper Juniper: From low growing carpets such as h. ‘Icee Blue’ to the fastigiate v. ’Blue Arrow’ this popular evergreen comes in all shapes, sizes and a variety of colors

Picea a. nidiformis Bird’s Nest Spruce: Dwarf Norway Spruce with a flattened top, leading to a “bird’s nest” appearance.

Picea p.glauca globosa Globe Blue Spruce: Rounded, flat topped blue spruce that is wider than it is tall at maturity. Can be grafted as a standard, making a cool specimen

Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-low’ Gro-low Fragrant Sumac: Selected from native species, this low growing plant’s rapid spreading growth makes it a great candidate for planting on banks.

Thuja plicata Western Arborvitae: Pyramidal evergreen. Makes a great privacy hedge.