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Put a small fence around the tree, or other type of barrier. Puppy pens sold at pet stores and the like can be a great portable barrier that don't cost a fortune. They are wire pens made from panels. They fold flat. You can link two or three together to form a temporary fence. It's cheaper than a permanent fence and much less expensive than an emergency trip to the vet's.

In addition, you can also provide an alternative chew toy that's even tastier than the plant. When the dog chews on the tree, shoo him away, give him the alternative toy...

Punishing the dog isn't likely to deter it from chewing on the plant. If it's tasty, it's always going to be a temptation.

Yews are poisonous. You've got a bad situation waiting to get worse.

11-Apr-2007	#10
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	Put a small fence around the tree, or other type of barrier. Puppy pens sold at pet stores and the like can be a great portable barrier that don't cost a fortune. They are wire pens made from panels. They fold flat. You can link two or three together to form a temporary fence. It's cheaper than a permanent fence and much less expensive than an emergency trip to the vet's. In addition, you can also provide an alternative chew toy that's even tastier than the plant. When the dog chews on the tree, shoo him away, give him the alternative toy... Punishing the dog isn't likely to deter it from chewing on the plant. If it's tasty, it's always going to be a temptation. Yews are poisonous. You've got a bad situation waiting to get worse.