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.
Dense branches of Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), adorned with clusters of orange-red berries, stand out against brown fallen leaves and tall, dried grasses in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub with clusters of bright orange-red berries stands in a mulched garden, surrounded by other shrubs and trees beneath a cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
$39.99 $21.99

Clusters of vibrant pink and deep blue berries grow among veined, elongated green leaves on the Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum), where tightly packed berry bunches cover this eye-catching flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers with yellow centers sit on glossy green leaves of the Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum). This dense, flat-topped shrub stands out with vibrant foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum)

$21.99
$39.99 $21.99

Rounded, blight-resistant Newgen Independence® Boxwood shrubs and white hydrangea flowers thrive in a mulched garden bed bordered by a white wooden fence - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A neatly trimmed Newgen Independence® Boxwood (Buxus) with dense leaves grows in a garden bed, surrounded by other greenery and white flowers near a building - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Newgen Independence® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon shows its light purple bloom with a white and dark red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds. This seedless Hibiscus shrub features striking summer flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus), featuring light purple petals with a creamy white center and red streaks radiating from the middle, set against a backdrop of green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of vibrant purple flowers bloom on upright stems, creating a dense, colorful display in the garden—Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is perfect for adding compact structure and charm - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A garden bed features the Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) in bloom alongside yellow sunflowers, green shrubs, and clusters of red and white flowers under the sun - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$22.99
$22.99

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus features bright red ruffled blooms, a striking yellow-tipped stamen, and lush green leaves. The flower is shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus features vivid red blooms with yellow-tipped stamens and lush green foliage, creating a stunning focal point for any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99
The Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ Tropical Hibiscus features vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms and lush green leaves in a brown textured pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Three vibrant Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ flowers in circular frames: yellow with red center (top right), yellow with pink center (bottom left), and bright red (bottom right). Enjoy nonstop blooms. Text reads THREE in ONE. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ Bloom Bash™ Tropical Hibiscus

$20.99
$20.99

Small white flower buds cluster among green leaves with cream edges on a Sgt. Pepper® Dogwood (Cornus) shrub, with softly blurred foliage in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSgt. Pepper® Dogwood (Cornus) features small white flowers with pink buds, set among green leaves edged in creamy white, and is admired for its striking foliage and colorful stems. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sgt. Pepper® Dogwood (Cornus)

$32.79
$40.99 $32.79

A close-up of Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights its vivid purple petals, deep red center, and white stamen, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of a Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights white blooms with vivid pink streaks at the center, surrounded by lush green leaves, capturing this vibrant flowering shrub in natural sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a white Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shrub with vibrant pink-red streaks radiating from the center, surrounded by green leaves and additional hibiscus blooms in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Long, slender spikes of small white flowers extend from leafy green stems as the dense Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea) grows over a stone border in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of overlapping reddish-brown, pink, and green leaves with prominent veins and glossy texture on the compact Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea) shrub. Leaves grow from the central stem - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea)

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of Chrysalis White Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) shows clusters of small white flowers on tall, cone-shaped spikes with green leaves, making this pollinator plant stand out against a blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture Chrysalis White Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features clusters of white blooms with yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves and buds—some flowers open, others in tight clusters—for a lush, vibrant pollinator-friendly display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Chrysalis White Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$18.99
$18.99
Clusters of small white flowers bloom above glossy, serrated dark green leaves on the self-pollinating Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, adding a vibrant and lush look in bright sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of lush, serrated, glossy green leaves and new light green growth on Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, a self-pollinating shrub with blue fruit, set against a softly blurred green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glitters & Glows® Viburnum

$21.99
$21.99
Close-up of vibrant pink flowers with white centers blooming on Spilled Wine® Weigela, set against dark green leaves. This shrub offers striking color contrast with its rich foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSpilled Wine® Weigela with dense clusters of bright pink flowers and dark foliage in a mulched bed surrounded by young greenery and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spilled Wine® Weigela

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, citrus-scented flowers with yellow centers among dense variegated foliage, creating a vibrant garden display when highlighted by sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) highlights its variegated green leaves with yellow mottling and clusters of small, round white buds nestled among fragrant, citrus-scented blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

Three Happy Face® White Potentilla blooms with five white petals and yellow centers are surrounded by green leaves and buds. Water droplets on the petals highlight this low-maintenance plant’s fresh beauty - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of green leafy shrubs, such as the Happy Face® White Potentilla—known for its small white flowers with yellow centers—is in full bloom outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® White Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99
The Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry (Berberis) is a dense, rounded shrub with bright yellow-green leaves, thriving in landscaped areas with dark mulch and grass - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry (Berberis) is a dense, rounded shrub with bright yellow-green leaves. It adds vibrant color to a mulched garden bed and stands out beautifully against grass and surrounding plants - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry (Berberis)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vivid 'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) bloom stands out against lush green leaves and large white hydrangea blossoms, showcasing the striking charm of this flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Three hexagons show a butterfly, hummingbird, and bee. Below, Proven Pollinators is in bold green and gold - -

'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99

Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum) is a dense, deer-resistant shrub with glossy purple and green foliage. Its overlapping leaves stand out beautifully outdoors against the backdrop of autumn-colored trees and plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of small, white, star-shaped flowers with light pink hints on the Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum) shrub, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred foliage in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

Very Fine Wine® Weigela features dark purple leaves and clusters of tubular pink flowers, making this Proven Winners shrub a real standout. Greenery and mulch are softly blurred in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Very Fine Wine® Weigela displays clusters of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers among dark green and burgundy foliage, creating a vibrant, lush accent ideal for any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Very Fine Wine® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of vibrant red tubular flowers and green leaves emerge among tall, thin grass-like foliage in the garden, highlighting the beauty of repeat-blooming Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSonic Bloom® Red Weigela is a dense flowering shrub with abundant bright red blooms and green leaves, thriving in garden beds among mulch, trees, and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

The Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus features a vibrant coral pink bloom with yellow and red stamens, set against green leaves, with buds and plant pots visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus reveals coral pink blooms with yellow-tipped stamens, set against lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™ Tropical Hibiscus

$19.99
$19.99
A cluster of vibrant leaves with yellow edges and green centers creates a striking variegated pattern. The Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus) displays elongated pointed leaves densely arranged on thin green stems. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers bloom on the Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus), which has green and yellow variegated leaves with creamy edges and vivid veins - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus)

$24.99
$24.99

Clusters of vibrant pink flowers and tiny buds surrounded by bright green leaves make Double Play Dolly® Spiraea a compact shrub that beautifully showcases its fresh, dewy blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Top-down view of a Double Play Dolly® Spiraea, features clusters of small purple flowers and vibrant green leaves, thriving in garden beds next to lush grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Play Dolly® Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99