There are a few plants I call my deer-resistant all-stars: ones that are reliably deer-resistant and fit into most garden designs.

My deer-resistant planting plans all use small trees or large shrubs, topping out at about 15', to fit into most garden spaces. But what if you have a larger space to fill, and need a deer-resistant large or mid-sized tree? Dr. Michael Dirr, woody plant expert extraordinaire, made some recommendations for deer-resistant trees that fit the bill in a presentation at Wintergreen, the Georgia Green Industry Association's annual conference. Medium-sized Deer-Resistant Trees (30-50