I did a "test" planting on witch hazel with two cheepie domestic plants. They remained untouched for a week so... I took the plunge and planted "Arnold Promise" beween them.

This morning I found the Expensive one nibbled down to a nub. The other two remain untouched. I'm going to build a cage of chicken wire around the stubb but I'd rather eat venison for revenge.

I know I've been going on about the witch hazel for months now but I just needed to vent a bit )q: sorry.