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Russian Olive
Elaeagnus species · Elaeagnaceae
How it looks
Russian Olive is a deciduous shrub or small tree with narrow, long gray-green to silvery leaves and small, fragrant yellow-white flowers. The branches bear thorns, and small round yellow-to-red fruits appear in autumn. It grows 10–26 ft (3–8 m) tall.
Russian Olive 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
- Elaeagnus species
- Common name
- Russian Olive
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
