Is Coral Bark Japanese Maple 'Sango-kaku' toxic to cats?

No — coral bark japanese maple 'sango-kaku' 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 does not list Acer palmatum as toxic to cats or dogs; the genus member on the ASPCA toxic list is red maple (Acer rubrum), whose wilted leaves cause hemolytic anemia in horses specifically, not this ornamental maple. Treated as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though eating large quantities of leaves may cause mild stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists coral bark japanese maple 'sango-kaku' 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Coral Bark Japanese Maple 'Sango-kaku' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full coral bark japanese maple 'sango-kaku' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.