Deer will eat this foliage in the winter and severe damage and death can result with smaller plants, with larger plants all the foliage can be eaten off within 6 ft of the ground. ... The Techny Arborvitae has shown to be a better plant for use in windbreaks than any other arborvitaes and is more drought resistant.
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!
How do I keep deer from eating my arborvitae?
Top 3 Best Ways to Protect Arborvitae from Deer
- Use deer repellent. Repellent spray is one of the more common ways to control deer feeding. ...
- Try netting, burlap or mesh. Installing a physical barrier around your arborvitae tree is the best way to keep deer out. ...
- Swap 'em for deer-resistant arborvitaes.
