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Hawthorn
Crataegus species · Rosaceae
How it looks
Hawthorn is a deciduous shrub to tree with thorny branches and deeply lobed, toothed leaves arranged alternately. In spring, small five-petaled white to pink flowers bloom in clusters, and in autumn small round red fruit appears. It reaches 10-26 ft (3-8 m) tall.
Hawthorn 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
- Crataegus species
- Common name
- Hawthorn
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
