Deer-Resistant Shrubs for a Cylindrical Hedge in New Jersey

Four Candidates for 4-Ft Spaced Privacy Row

NJ property line, new construction neighbor. Wants cylindrical shrubs, 3–4 ft apart, deer-resistant, trimmable to 4 ft, not a solid wall.

Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (Compact Inkberry): Evergreen, 4–6 ft, native, deer-resistant.
Spirea nipponica 'Snowmound': Deciduous, 5 ft, white flowers, tough.
Forsythia: Fast, 8 ft, needs more pruning, but very deer-resistant.
Juniperus chinensis 'Heitz' / 'Heitz Glauca': Upright pyramidal, 7 ft, evergreen.

Visit nursery to compare textures and forms. Mix species for diversity. Inkberry is top pick for low maintenance.

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