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Posted: Sep/17/2009 12:52 PM PST
On both sides of my front door, I had two evergreens about 6 feet tall that were almost completely destroyed by hungry deer. Total eye sores. I recently chopped them down in an attempt to replace them with two evergreens that are deer resistant. I live in upstate NY (zone 6). Any suggestions? I like pines, but they may grow too big? Although I've seen small pines... I'm trying to do this myself, but I'm afraid i may have to call in a professional. Do I need to completely remove the current stumps, or could they just be grinded (I need to re-plant in the same spot, unfortunately). |
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Posted: Sep/17/2009 6:37 PM PST
You should probably just dig the stumps up if you can, they could send up new shoots, although I don't know what kinds of evergreens you had. I would look into Leyland Cypress, depending on how much room you have at your door. They grow fast and can be trimmed and pruned as needed. Ryan |
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Posted: Sep/18/2009 3:06 AM PST
Have you checked out various spruces? Deer usually leave those alone. |
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Posted: Sep/18/2009 4:59 PM PST
thanks all. I've heard of that cyprus, but I keep hearing how deer will still eat it if they really need to. I guess they'll eat ANYTHING if they really need to. I will check to see if any nurseries by me have spruces, but don't they grow really big? Maybe they have a dwarf variety. I did some searching online today and saw that junipers were good. There are soooo many varieties of junipers, though. I think I have my work cut out for me.... |
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Posted: Sep/18/2009 5:06 PM PST
They have Alberta Spruces which don't get very big. I don't think I've seen any 6 feet tall though. But yes, sheck the local nurseries, they usually have good stock available. |
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Posted: Nov/03/2009 8:41 AM PST
Hi, Just read that deer will not eat Italian Cypress. They can grow very tall but are easily trimmed and shaped. Our neighbors gently curved two that were on either side of their walkway and secured them together so they formed an arch. Really attractive. They waited until the Cypresses were about 10-12 feet. It looks beautiful at Christmas with lights on it. They seem to grow quickly but can be topped off flat or shaped into their more natural shape of a spike. I love these trees. As far as the root system, you may have a hard time grinding the roots yourself and may want to hire that work out. If the roots have gotten under the house or walkway, grinding might be the best bet so that you do not damage your foundation or sidewalk. You can rent a grinder yourself and just hire someone to do the work. You will have to make a few calls to be able to compare prices. If the roots of the former trees tend to go straight down, you can dig around the base as far as you can and then have someone with a hefty pick up and hitch, chain up the base and pull it out. My concern is how close all of this is to your home. Just some ideas. Hope it helps you. ~Barbara |
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