Arborvitae Deer Damage - Ask Extension
Deer ate most of my arborvitae evergreens this winter. Will there be new growth or should I remove them?
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Arborvitae Deer Damage #825434
Asked April 13, 2023, 10:22 AM EDT
Deer ate most of my arborvitae evergreens this winter. Will there be new growth or should I remove them?
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Check to see if there are buds on the branches. If there are, new growth should appear. You'll have to protect against deer damage in the future, however. They love arborvitae. If there are no buds, the foliage won't regrow and you'll have to decide if you want to keep the trees. Good luck.
