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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).
Corokia (wire-netting bush) has no known toxicity to cats. It is an ornamental shrub prized for its wiry, tangled branches, and it is safe to keep around your cat.
Guide for parents
An occasional nibble on Wire Netting Bush rarely leads to serious trouble, but the plant contains compounds that can irritate the stomach and mucous membranes, causing mild gastrointestinal upset.
Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves and broken stems the same day, and keep the pot somewhere your cat can't reach.
If symptoms last more than 12 hours or your cat shows a marked loss of appetite, consult your vet.
Details
- Scientific name
- Corokia cotoneaster
- Common name
- Wire Netting Bush
- Family
- Argophyllaceae
- Source
- manually_curated
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