Elderberry
If you want to add a tall shrub to your yard but are worried about deer coming in and trying to eat them, we have just the plant for you.
Elderberry shrubs can grow up to 12 feet in height and width, so you need to be able to have ample space for them.
At the start, it may not seem like it can be this big, but with time you will see just how majestic this shrub can be.
The best part is that it is deer-resistant since they will not come close to them.
The interior pith and the bumpy stems of this plant make deer turn around when they encounter them since they know they can bring about trouble for them.
Otherwise, you can expect your yard to come alive since other types of wildlife love elderberries, especially birds, but you can also expect an increase in the pollinators that will come to your yard.
This shrub will thrive in zones 3 through 7, and you need to ensure that it will have well-drained soil and that you can provide it with full sun to partial shade.
The elderberry is a useful plant around the home as well, since you can make jam and syrup with the berries and the leaves can be dried and used in tea.
If you want to learn more about the elderberry, from growing to cooking, we recommend you read this book: Everything Elderberry by Susannah Shmurak.
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The iris mentioned as deer-resistant: Does this include the tall bearded irises? The last 2 years deer have eaten the buds off the stalk…..never bothered them until lately.