QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsChoosing trees and shrubsAdvice on sea side plant 0 Vote Up Vote Down Margaret O Callaghan asked 16 years ago Hi Gerry, I would like to plant a special tree or plant by the sea but unfortunately all the shrubs that have been planted here have been eaten by wild deer (except Crinodendrum). Any Suggestions? Thank you ! 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Try pine or holly, or laburnum which does remarkably well close to the coast.