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Platanus Occidentalis
Platanus occidentalis · Platanaceae
How it looks
Platanus Occidentalis is a very large deciduous tree with large palm-shaped leaves divided into 3-5 lobes and bark that flakes off in a mottled pattern. Round, downy brown fruits hang from the branches, and it reaches about 66-131 ft (20-40 m) tall, common as a street tree.
Platanus Occidentalis 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
- Platanus occidentalis
- Common name
- Platanus Occidentalis
- Family
- Platanaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
