Deer Candy aka Ice Cream Plant is a unique and beautiful native plant grown in 1-gallon size. It thrives in growing zones 4-8 and is perfect for attracting deer.
Strawberry Bush Deer Candy Aka Ice-Cream Plant For Deer
Strawberry Bush Deer Candy, also known as Ice-Cream Plant for Deer, is a beautiful and unique native plant that is known for its attractive foliage, edible fruits, and the fact that it is a favorite food of deer. It is a member of the heath family (Ericaceae) and is native to eastern North America.
Strawberry Bush Deer Candy typically grows to be 6-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It has a dense, upright habit of growth and glossy, green leaves. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a serrated margin. In the spring, the plant produces small, white flowers that are clustered in groups. The flowers are followed by small, edible fruits that ripen in the fall. The fruits are red when ripe and have a sweet, tangy flavor.
Strawberry Bush Deer Candy is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established. Strawberry Bush Deer Candy does not require much pruning, but it can be pruned in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain its shape.
Strawberry Bush Deer Candy is a great choice for a variety of landscaping uses. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It can also be used to create a privacy screen or a windbreak. Strawberry Bush Deer Candy is also a good choice for planting in food forests and edible landscapes.
Here are some tips for growing Strawberry Bush Deer Candy:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to partial shade and has well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain its shape.
With proper care, Strawberry Bush Deer Candy can thrive for many years and provide you with a beautiful and edible plant that is sure to attract deer and other wildlife to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
