Is Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' toxic to cats?

No — tilia tomentosa 'petiolaris' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Tilia (linden/lime) is on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, so the weeping silver lime is not considered poisonous to pets. Eating large quantities of leaves or flowers may cause mild, passing stomach upset, as with any plant material.

Yes — the ASPCA lists tilia tomentosa 'petiolaris' 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: Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full tilia tomentosa 'petiolaris' 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.