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Rabbit Resistant Plants

While no plant is absolutely resistant to rabbit browsing, the following is the plants that appear to be seldom chewed:

Annuals

Begonias Impatiens

Perennials Achillea (Yarrow)  Anemone Aquilegia (Columbine) Artemesia (Sage) Coreopsis Digitalis (Foxglove) Ferns Geraniums (Hardy Gaillardia (Blanketflower) Hemerocallis (Daylily) Lavandula (Lavender) Monarda (Beebalm) Nepeta (Catmint) Papaver (Oriental Poppy Perovskia (Russian Sage)  Vinca (Periwinkle Peony Rudbeckia

Trees & Shrubs Abies (Fir) Berberis (Barberry)

 Buxus (Boxwood)  Celtis (Hackberry) Cotoneaster  Daphne Fraxinus (Ash) ) Picea (Spruce)  Quercus (Oak)  Rhus (Sumac) Ribes (Currant)  Syringa (Lilac)  Viburnum (Cranberry) )

Thin barked trees are generally favorites of rabbits.  These include Willows, Poplar, & Apples.  Ash and Maples are susceptible until they get past the sapling stage.  Oaks are usually ignored completely.  As for evergreens, pines are usually preferred over spruce and fir.

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