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Creeping Mahonia
Mahonia aquifolium · Berberidaceae
How it looks
Creeping Mahonia is an evergreen shrub with large, feather-divided leaves made of spiny, toothed leathery leaflets. Small yellow flowers bloom in clusters at the branch tips, and small round purplish fruits appear in clusters in autumn. It stands 20 in–6.5 ft (50 cm–2 m) tall.
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
- Mahonia aquifolium
- Common name
- Creeping Mahonia
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
