White pine buds are a favorite food of deer and need protection to discourage deer browsing. ... Trees can grow up through the paper during the next growing season, so bud caps do not need removal.

What pine trees do deer not eat?

The firs, Japanese red cedar, Hinoki cypress and Norway spruce are the best choices in part shade. None of the above evergreens grow well or densely in deep shade.

What pine trees Do deer like?

Deer and Pine Damage

Deer love to nibble on young and tender foliage of thousands of trees and plants. Still, deer prefer some more than others, and White pine is also one of most desirable at the early stage. As they grow older, deer may preferably not use them as feeding sources.