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Pupleosier Willow
Salix purpurea · Salicaceae
How it looks
Purpleosier Willow is a deciduous shrub with slender purplish branches and narrow, long serrated leaves arranged alternately. In spring, before the leaves emerge, slender fuzzy catkins hang from the branches. It grows 3–10 ft (1–3 m) tall.
Pupleosier Willow 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
- Salix purpurea
- Common name
- Pupleosier Willow
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
