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Silver Bell
Halesia carolina · Styracaceae
How it looks
Silver Bell (Halesia carolina) is a deciduous shrub-to-small-tree with oval, serrated leaves set alternately; in spring, white bell-shaped flowers split into four lobes and hang in rows beneath the branches. Height 13-33 ft (4-10 m); common as a garden tree.
Silver Bell 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
- Halesia carolina
- Common name
- Silver Bell
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
