Deer Resistant Shrubs & Bushes

Deer resistant shrubs bring lasting structure and multi-season beauty to a landscape where deer are a constant presence. These woody plants grow larger and more established each year, so they anchor your garden while naturally keeping deer at bay. Their strong scents, tough bark, and bitter foliage make them unappealing to even the hungriest deer.

At Garden Crossings, we choose our deer resistant shrubs and bushes for reliable performance and standout beauty. You'll find varieties with showy blooms, colorful foliage, and strong form that look great across multiple seasons. Because these shrubs come back stronger every year, your landscape stays beautiful and protected for the long haul

A deer with light brown fur grazes on green plants in a garden, surrounded by trees and lush vegetation.
Close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus, showcasing its bright yellow-orange petals with a red-pink center, glistening with water droplets and framed by lush green leaves in sunlight.A close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals dazzling orange petals fading to bright pink at the center, set off by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Social Butterfly™ Tropical Hibiscus

$14.99
$19.99 $14.99

A cluster of small, star-shaped white lilac flowers with green leaves resembles the elegant Bloomerang Showmound® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa), admired for its beauty. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Top-down view of the Bloomerang Showmound® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa) is a small, bushy shrub with green leaves and clusters of white lilac blooms in a mulched garden bed beside grassy areas. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bloomerang Showmound® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa)

$23.99
$23.99
Two vibrant orange flowers with yellow centers of the Happy Face® Orange Potentilla stand out against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Happy Face® Orange Potentilla displays clusters of small orange blooms with yellow, shown here bathed in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a large, pale pink Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with delicate petals and water droplets, surrounded by green leaves on this beautiful flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying soft, ruffled petals with delicate shading and subtle texture, set against lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant yellow petals with a deep red center, adorned with water droplets and surrounded by glossy green leaves and unopened buds for a striking tropical display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus features a yellow flower with a red center and striking stamen, framed by dark green leaves, highlighting its vibrant tropical beauty. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus

$14.99
$19.99 $14.99

A vibrant Sunjoy Orange Pillar® Barberry (Berberis) shrub with bright red and orange foliage, grows in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by green plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunjoy Orange Pillar® Barberry (Berberis) is a small columnar shrub with dense oval leaves that shift from green at the base to red at the tips, adding striking color to mulched garden beds with other green plants - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sunjoy Orange Pillar® Barberry (Berberis)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of clusters of small white flowers with prominent stamens blooming on Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea. Some leaves display hints of burgundy amid lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea leaves displaying red, purple, and green hues with dewdrops, set against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
Clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers bloom on leafy green stems, creating a vibrant garden display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Bloomerang Ballet® Lilac (Syringa) features clusters of small, pink, star-shaped flowers on slender stems with lush green foliage, providing charming color and reblooming beauty in sunny garden settings - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Bloomerang Ballet® Lilac (Syringa)

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of small, fragrant white and pale pink flowers on a Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia shrub, surrounded by green leaves with a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of small, fragrant white flowers with green leaves of Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia stands out in the foreground, contrasted by vibrant red color in the blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of small, star-shaped pink and white blooms clustered on the fragrant Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum) shrub, set against a soft green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum) is a large, deer-resistant shrub with clusters of fragrant white flowers and green leaves, blooming beautifully outdoors to add charm and scent to your landscape. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

Three pink, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers bloom among dense green foliage on Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla showcases four light pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers among lush green foliage. Small buds appear in the leaves. This drought-tolerant shrub’s flowers have a soft, delicate look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of a neatly trimmed Neatball® Boxwood (Buxus) with dense, round form and small, glossy leaves. This evergreen shrub sits in an outdoor garden, surrounded by other greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of a small Neatball® Boxwood (Buxus), a compact, evergreen shrub with oval leaves, thriving in sunny, mulched beds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Neatball® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99

A neatly trimmed, round Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus) with dense foliage grows in a landscaped garden bed, surrounded by mulch and other similar evergreen shrubs in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dense, round Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus) with glossy green leaves grows in a square metal planter near light-colored siding and another potted plant in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sprinter® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort (Hypericum) with bright yellow flowers and long stamens, surrounded by green leaves and buds. This shrub displays vibrant clusters against lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort (Hypericum) features bright yellow flowers with bushy stamens, lush green leaves, and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort (Hypericum)

$21.99
$21.99

A Sunjoy Neo® Barberry (Berberis), a deer-resistant shrub, features dense clusters of small, oval red and pink leaves and sits on a concrete surface next to a wooden post - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A group of vibrant shrubs, including Sunjoy Neo® Barberry (Berberis) with its striking orange foliage, grows in a garden bed with brown mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunjoy Neo® Barberry (Berberis)

$22.99
$22.99

Sugartina® 'Crystalina' Summersweet (Clethra) is a compact shrub with green leaves and clusters of white, bottlebrush-shaped flowers, making it ideal for adding texture and color to lush garden landscapes. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSugartina® 'Crystalina' Summersweet (Clethra) is a dense shrub with green leaves and clusters of small white flowers, thriving in mulched garden beds bordered by grass and other plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sugartina® 'Crystalina' Summersweet (Clethra)

$22.99
$22.99

Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) features clusters of bright purple berries among elongated green leaves. This shrub adds vibrant color and lush appeal to your garden, thriving in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small, vibrant purple berries of the Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) grow on leafy green stems, creating a dense, colorful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa)

$22.99
$22.99

A dense cluster of Bloomerang Purpink® Lilac (Syringa) bushes displays vibrant, fragrant light purple blooms, with green leaves peeking through the masses of blossoms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A lush Bloomerang Purpink® Lilac (Syringa) bush, adorned with fragrant clusters of small blooms, thrives outdoors amid vibrant green foliage and distant trees. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bloomerang Purpink® Lilac (Syringa)

$23.99
$23.99
Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, deeply lobed leaves encircling clusters of small pale pink flowers and buds. Additional foliage with hints of purple blossoms appears in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus), a tall shrub with dark purple leaves, grows among green plants in a garden bed. A red measuring stick stands beside it, with a green metal building visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of vibrant purple blooms and green leaves adorns the 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flowering outdoors - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is a bushy shrub with green leaves and bright magenta flower clusters, ideal for outdoor garden settings with natural, leafy backgrounds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99

A cluster of double white blossoms from Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) is surrounded by lush green leaves and shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, double-petaled flowers and lush green leaves, creating a fragrant outdoor display set against vibrant greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of fragrant, bottlebrush-shaped white blooms grow on green leafy stems of the shade-tolerant Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea), surrounded by broad, textured green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of fragrant white blooms rise above green leaves in a dense, sunlit garden. Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea)’s small flowers are packed tightly along upright stems, creating texture in these shade-tolerant shrubs. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Yuki Kabuki® Deutzia, a drought-tolerant shrub with clusters of small, star-shaped white and pale pink flowers with yellow centers among lush green leaves against a floral backdrop. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Yuki Kabuki® Deutzia is a flowering shrub with dense clusters of delicate, star-shaped white flowers edged and streaked in pink, blooming among green foliage outdoors. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Yuki Kabuki® Deutzia

$22.99
$22.99
The Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is a compact shrub with clusters of vibrant pink flowers and green leaves in a mulched garden bed, accompanied by other Butterfly Bushes in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of the vibrant Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), showcasing its magenta blooms and lush green leaves, with blurred clusters of similar flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Lo & Behold Ruby Chip® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99