Bitter Pecan
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Safe for cats
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Bitter Pecan
Carya aquatica · Juglandaceae
How it looks
Bitter Pecan (hickory) is a deciduous tree with large pinnately compound leaves (7-11 leaflets). Small round nuts develop in fall and have a strong bitter taste. It grows 49-98 ft (15-30 m) tall in wet areas.
Bitter Pecan is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Carya aquatica
- Common name
- Bitter Pecan
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
