Cherry-Laurels are a tried and true deer-proof hedge. All three of our types – English (Prunus laurocerasus), Schip (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’), and Portuguese (Prunus lusitanica) – are totally unattractive to deer.

Which laurel is deer resistant?

Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is one of the few native evergreen shrubs that deer largely ignore. Mountain laurel grows in the wild in various locations throughout New Hampshire. It is often used in landscapes due to its abundant, unusual flowers in late spring.

Do deer eat laurels?

According to Missouri Botanical Garden experts, laurel “tolerates” deer browse, and this makes sense since laurel accepts severe pruning with grace. Gardeners can prune off large laurel branches and even cut back trunks without fear of killing the shrub.