What Climbing Plants Do Deer Not Eat?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • American Bittersweet. (Celastrus scandens) …
  • Winter Jasmine. (Jasminum nudiflorum) …
  • Wisteria. (Wisteria spp.) …
  • Clematis. (Clematis spp.) …
  • Climbing Hydrangea. (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris) …
  • Trumpet Creeper. (Campsis radicans)

What climbing plant is deer resistant?


Gelsemium sempervirens

(Carolina jessamine), Campsis radicans (Trumpet creeper), Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine), Lonicera sempervirens (Coral honeysuckle), Clematis crispa (Swamp leatherflower) and Celastrus scandens (American bittersweet).

Is evergreen clematis deer resistant?

Clematis are a flowering vine or shrub that can grow in USDA zones 3-9. Deer will eat just about anything if hungry enough, so

no plant is truly deer resistant

. …

Will deer eat creeping fig?

The creeping fig (Ficus pumila) is a fast-growing, dark green evergreen climbing vine in the Moraceae family of plants. … The deer-resistant plant can survive in several climates including U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 11.

Do deer like trumpet vines?

Trumpet Vine Attracts Hummingbirds,

not Deer

In order to keep this vine in check, prune it back to just a few buds in the spring. Hardy to Zone 4, it has dark green leaves with orange and scarlet, trumpet shaped flowers.

Is Climbing hydrangea deer resistant?

Oakleaf hydrangeas and climbing hydrangeas in particular

are not as appetizing to deer

. We recommend planting these varieties if you live in an area with a dense deer population.

Do deer like clematis plants?

This deer-resistant plant provides beauty, style, and versatility.

Are sweet potato vines deer resistant?

Often the tops of root vegetables such as potatoes are less palatable to deer, but deer love sweet potato plants, beet tops, and radish tops. …

Deer resistant

vegetables in the nightshade family include tomatoes and tomatillos, potatoes, eggplant, and some peppers.

What are some deer resistant perennials?

  • Virginia Bluebells.
  • Verbena.
  • Peonies.
  • Iris.
  • Baptisia.
  • Geraniums.
  • Coreopsis.
  • Blanket Flower.

Do deer eat hosta plants?

For deer, hosta plants are like candy. Some hostas are marketed as containing a degree of deer resistance, but as with all deer resistant plants, when these critters are hungry enough,

they’ll eat anything

. … When a deer devours a hosta, it tears the leaves from stems and lets the stems remain.

What fruit trees will deer not eat?

  • Fig. Figs often top lists in this regard, but they do seem a little more up for debate when it comes to what is said and what actually happens. …
  • Ginkgo Biloba. …
  • Honey Locust. …
  • Pawpaw. …
  • Persimmons. …
  • Sugar Maple.

Do deer like to eat figs?

Ever wonder if there was a fruit tree that deer didn’t adore? It exists, it is the fig. Deer for

whatever reason don’t particularly enjoy waxy, latex sap

. Figs are rarely damaged by deer.

Can creeping fig take full sun?

When grown outdoors, the plant prefers partial shade but will tolerate

full sun in a moist, well-drained soil

. It does best in high humidity.

What vine will deer not eat?

  • A Garden Classic that Deters Deer – Ivy (Hedera helix)
  • Viburnum (Viburnum opulus)
  • Trumpet Vines (Campsis radicans)
  • Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) – Stunning Deer Resistant Vines.
  • Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
  • Leather Flower (Clematis montana)

Will deer eat marigolds?


All varieties of marigolds are a turnoff for deer because of their strong, pungent scent

. However, signet marigolds (pictured) have a lighter citrusy smell and flavor, making them popular for culinary use. Learn more about growing marigolds.

Do deer eat angel trumpets?

Datura is sometimes referred to as angel’s trumpet or brugmansia (Brugmansia x candida), but these are not the same plants. … Daturas are herbaceous perennials, with large wide, upright, trumpet-shaped flowers that are typically white in color. However, plants in both of these genera are

toxic and avoided by deer

.

Diane Mitchell
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Diane Mitchell
Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.