Bitternut
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Bitternut
Carya cordiformis · Juglandaceae
How it looks
The bitternut (hickory) is a deciduous tree with large pinnate compound leaves, distinguished by its vivid yellow winter buds. Small round nuts ripen in autumn and are very bitter. Height 50–100 ft (15–30 m).
Bitternut 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 cordiformis
- Common name
- Bitternut
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
