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Mockernut Hickory
Carya tomentosa · Juglandaceae
How it looks
Mockernut Hickory is a deciduous tree with large feather-shaped compound leaves and a thick coating of soft down on the leaf undersides. In fall it bears round nuts with thick shells, and it reaches about 49-82 ft (15-25 m) tall.
Mockernut Hickory 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 tomentosa
- Common name
- Mockernut Hickory
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
