Pet safety
Is Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii' toxic to cats?
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
No — doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Viburnum (Black Haw, V. lentago) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, and Viburnum is not flagged as a toxic genus; this ornamental form is regarded as pet-safe on that basis. As with any plant, nibbling foliage or fruit may cause mild, self-limiting stomach upset, so discourage grazing.
Is doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' toxic to cats?
No — doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The ASPCA lists Viburnum (Black Haw, V. lentago) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, and Viburnum is not flagged as a toxic genus; this ornamental form is regarded as pet-safe on that basis. As with any plant, nibbling foliage or fruit may cause mild, self-limiting stomach upset, so discourage grazing.
Is doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' pet-safety
- Is doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete doublefile viburnum 'mariesii' care guide