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Japanese Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira · Pittosporaceae
How it looks
Japanese Pittosporum is an evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green oval leaves that gather at the branch tips. In spring, small white to yellow flowers bloom in clusters at the branch tips and are strongly fragrant. It reaches 3-10 ft (1-3 m) tall and is common in gardens and hedges.
Japanese Pittosporum 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
- Pittosporum tobira
- Common name
- Japanese Pittosporum
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
