Wire Netting Bush
Corokia cotoneaster · Argophyllaceae
How it looks
The wire netting bush (Corokia) is a small gray-green shrub with a very distinctive form, its slender branches bending in a zigzag as they grow. The branches tangle together so they appear like wire netting. Small yellow star-shaped flowers are scattered along the branches. Height 3–6.5 ft (1–2 m).
No toxicity data available
Wire Netting Bush is not listed in the ASPCA's toxic plants list for cats, and NC State Extension has no toxicity data for it either. With no confirmed evidence either way, we cannot call it safe — exercise caution if your cat has access to it.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
Guide for parents
Wire Netting Bush has no official toxicity data, so it is hard to say for certain whether it is safe.
It is an ornamental shrub known for its wiry, tangled branches. Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves and broken stems the same day, and keep the pot somewhere your cat cannot reach. If ingestion is suspected or vomiting/appetite loss appears, consult your vet.
Details
- Scientific name
- Corokia cotoneaster
- Common name
- Wire Netting Bush
- Family
- Argophyllaceae
- Source
- No confirmed source for cats — not listed by ASPCA
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