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Rabbit Resistant Trees & Shrubs & Plants

The following plants are said to be 'Rabbit proof' or rabbit resistant. Much will depend on the stage of growth. For instance, geraniums are listed, but young growth may be 'attacked'!

Trees which are resistant to rabbits

Shrubs with inbuilt rabbit resistance.
Some are more resistant than others

Perennials
Rabbit Resistant
Perennials

Alnus
Arbutus
Betula
Ilex
Laburnum
Pinus nigra
Taxus

Most trees have a greater tendency to be resistant to rabbits as the get older.

Arbutus
Aucuba
Berberis
Buddlejah
Buxus
Ceanothus
Choisya ternata
Clematis
Cornus
Cotoneaster - but not simondsii
Daphne
Deutzia
Elaeagnus
Fatsia
Fuchsia megallanica
Gaultheria
Hippophae rhaminoides
Hidrangea
Hypericum
Ilex
Kalmia

All of the above are said to be resistant to rabbits. The resistance however, depends upon many factors.

Laurel
Lonicera
Olearia haastii
Pernettya mucronata
Philadelphus
Ligustrum (Privet)
Rhododendron/Azalea
Rhus
Ribes
Roses - Prickly Species
Rosemarinus
Ruscus
Sambucus
Skimmia japonica types
Spiraea types
Symphoricarpus
Syringa
Taxus
Ulex
Viburnum opulus and tinus types
Vinca
Yucca.

Resistance is varied. Some are totally resistant to rabbits

Acanthus
Aconitum
Anemone
Aquilegia
Astilbe
Bergenia
Cortaderia
Epimedium
Eryngium
Euphorbia
Geranium
Helleborus orientalis
Hemerocallis
Kniphofia
Polygonatum
(Persicaria)
Salvia superba
Saxifraga umbrosa
Sedum spectabilis