Pest-Resistant Trees
If you’re in the process of picking out a new tree or two for your yard, you might be worrying about how to protect your choices from harmful and undetectable pests. The last thing you want is for one of your beautiful trees to fall victim to hungry bugs and also put your other plants in danger.
Instead of wondering how to protect your trees, it might be better to pick options for your yard that are naturally pest-resistant. While this may sound too good to be true, there are species of trees that have the natural ability to ward off bugs.
To figure out which trees are more resistant to pets, keep reading below.
These Trees Don’t Deal with Bugs
There are some natural Georgia trees that are pest-resistant, and we’re about to go into that list shortly. But if you are extremely worried about bugs harming your plants, it might be best to pick a tree that isn’t natural to our state. Doing so means that the pests that normally harm those trees aren’t in the area, meaning they’ll remain safe.
However, picking non-native trees can lead to other issues, such as introducing new bugs or diseases to our environment. When deciding, make sure to do plenty of research and also reach out to local tree experts, like our team, for advice.
But, without further ado, here are some trees you can find in Georgia that are bug resistant:
- Bald Cypress
- Chinese Elm
- Chinese Fringe Tree
- Chinese Pistache
- Ginkgo Tree
- Japanese Maple
- Japanese Zelkova Tree
- Magnolia
- Yellow Buckeye
Have further questions about trees that are more resistant to pets? Our experts are here to help! If you’re interested in utilizing our expertise, feel free to reach out to us by clicking here or by giving us a call at 404-252-6448.
