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Slender Deutzia
Deutzia gracilis · Saxifragaceae
How it looks
Slender Deutzia is a deciduous shrub on which small white flowers hang densely in clusters along the branches in spring. The leaves are toothed, narrow, long ovals, and the branches droop slenderly. It stands 24 in–4 ft (60 cm–1.2 m) tall and is common as a garden shrub.
Slender Deutzia 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
- Deutzia gracilis
- Common name
- Slender Deutzia
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
