Question
I am looking for a tree to plant in my front yard that is deer resistant yet Japonesque in feeling. It will be near a Japanese maple. Is there a cherry blossom like tree that you could recommend? Ideally it would be great if it doesn't grow more than 10 to 15 feet tall. Thank you!
Natalie
Larkspur
Answer
Unfortunately, the deer will nibble on young flowering cherry and plum. Have you considered a Magnolia soulangiana (Saucer Magnolia)? They are quite dramatic in flower. Other small trees that would fit your theme are Laburnum 'Vossi' (Golden Chain tree), and Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud). You might even consider a Southern indica Azalea patio tree. If you decide on the flowering cherry, Snow Fountain or Pendula are best. You will need to protect the trunks by caging them with chicken wire.
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