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lilac and deer

Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 19, 10 at 13:24

i understand they will eat anything if hungry enough ...

but what experience do you have ....

will they .. in general ... avoid them??

ken


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RE: lilac and deer

  • Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
    Fri, Feb 19, 10 at 15:34

Yes, they are often passed by.


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RE: lilac and deer

Good idea to spray new plants so if deer do try them their first experience is a terrible one. They remember that. And they spread the word.


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  • Posted by whaas 5a Milwaukee (My Page) on
    Sun, Feb 21, 10 at 19:42

Depending on the size you may have another enemy...the rabbit. They love lilac around here.

It may depend on the culivar but korean is one they love. Although they typically bounce back quite nicely.


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We had lilacs for a few years that never bloomed until we realized the deer were eating the new growth. I have seen the deer try to stand on their hind legs so the could reach the highest top growth.
Pam


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RE: lilac and deer

actually.. i dont care if they eat them .. i am looking to block a trail ....

does that bring up any other suggestions????

ken


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