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Bird Cherry is not deer resistant.
Prunus padus
- Deer
- Frequently
- Height
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
- Spread
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
- Zones
- 3–7
- Light
- Full sun
- Tree
Deer-resistant alternatives to Bird Cherry
These are tagged deer-resistant in the same catalogue. Check light and height before planting.

Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
same genusCarolina cherry laurel is a broadleaf evergreen, woody shrub to small tree and a member of the rose family (Rosaceae).

Japanese Cherry
Prunus serrulata
same genusThe Japanese flowering cherry tree is a small to medium-sized flowering tree that has spectacular spring flowers.

Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
same genusBlack cherry is a woody, deciduous tree in the rose family (Rosaceae).

grey birch
Betula populifolia
similar roleBetula populifolia , commonly called gray birch, is a short-lived, narrow-columnar, suckering, deciduous tree that typically grows to 20-40’ tall.

water birch
Betula occidentalis
similar roleBetula occidentalis , commonly known as water birch, is a shrubby tree of riparian woodlands that is most commonly found growing in clumps or thickets along rivers, streams, springs or other water courses in elevations to 8000’ from the…

mountain dogwood
Cornus nuttallii
similar roleCornus nuttallii , commonly known as Pacific dogwood, Canadian dogwood or mountain dogwood, is a medium size deciduous tree, although sometimes a tall shrub, that typically grows to 15-40’ (infrequently to 70’) tall with a rounded to…

Japanese White Birch
Betula platyphylla
similar roleJapanese White Birch (Betula platyphylla) is a medium to large-sized tree known for its striking white bark, spreading branches, and slightly drooping branchlets.

sweet gum
Liquidambar acalycina
similar roleLiquidambar acalycina , commonly known as sweet gum, is a low-maintenance deciduous tree that is native to montane forests in southern China.

hop hornbeam
Ostrya carpinifolia
similar roleOstrya carpinifolia , commonly called European hop hornbeam, is a small to medium deciduous tree that typically matures to 40-50' (less frequently to 70') tall featuring an upright pyramidal shape when young which broadens with age as…

eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis f. alba
similar roleCercis canadensis , commonly called eastern redbud, is a deciduous, often multi-trunked understory tree with a rounded crown that typically matures to 20-30’ tall with a slightly larger spread.
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