We do not bother to rate the deer resistance for trees for the obvious reason that they will exceed the browsing height range eventually. We do, though, recommend protecting the trunks of trees in early fall when deer are in their “rut.”

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Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf'

American Greenleaf Holly

Size: 15-25'

Hardiness: Zones 5-8

Growth Habit: Average growth rate.

Pyramidal shaped with bright red berries and glossy green foliage. American Holly is one of the most beautiful native evergreens. Birds use this tree for shelter and as a winter food source.

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Juniperus virginiana 'Emerald Sentinal'

Eastern Redcedar 'Emerald Sentinal'

Size: 15-20'
Hardiness: Zones 3-9
Growth Habit: Average growth rate.

Pyramidal, columnar form with rich, emerald green foliage. This selection has better winter color than the species and abundant blue fruits. Sometimes used as a windbreaker or tall hedge, this adaptable tree can be grown in a variety of adverse conditions such as wind, salt and drought. One of the best trees for bird shelter and the food source for many bird species including the beautiful Cedar Waxwing.

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Pinus rigida

Pitch Pine

Size: 30' to 40'

Hardiness: Zones 4-7

Growth Habit: Average growth rate. Open, irregular, pyramidal when young.

This non-invasive native prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of conditions including poor, dry soil. Salt tolerant! Needles are in threes and cones are in whorls of three to five. Trees in protected habitats could grow to 100' tall, although this is very rare. Areas on Long Island, in Rhode Island, and in the New Jersey Pine Barrens are covered with this plant where they grow to only a fraction of their potential height. This is a very useful tree for difficult, unproductive soils. We enjoy the unique diversity of these trees in habit and form from a large, statuesque pine to a windswept, gnarled, natural bonsai.