Is it deer resistant?

Yes

American Chestnut is deer resistant.

Castanea dentata

Deer: Rarely
Height: 75 ft (22.9 m)
Spread: 75 ft (22.9 m)
Zones: 5–9
Light: Full sun

Tree

American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

Photo: W.D. Brush. Provided by National Agricultural Library. Originally from US Forest Service. United States, DC, Washington. · Public domain

Also called American Sweet Chestnut

More details

Light: Full sun
Water: Medium
Type: Tree
Maintenance: High

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