What I learned about evergreens and deer. [View all]

[Atticus]

During winter months, deer will browse heavily on white pine seedlings but ignore same-size spruce trees planted 10 feet away.

I don't know if their preference has to do with differences in taste or texture, but close to half the white pines I tucked in last year were nibbled to death, but none of the spruces were lost to deer.

Just something to consider if you are thinking of planting an evergreen screen in deer country.