Canada Hemlock
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Safe for cats
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Canada Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis · Pinaceae
How it looks
The Canada hemlock is a graceful coniferous tree with short needles set densely comb-fashion on both sides of the branches. The leaf undersides bear two white lines, and small cones hang from the branches. Height 65–100 ft (20–30 m).
This plant 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
- Tsuga canadensis
- Common name
- Canada Hemlock
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
