Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is White-Bark Magnolia toxic to cats?

Magnolia hypoleuca

Non-toxic to cats

No — white-bark magnolia 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. ASPCA lists Magnolia as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Magnolia hypoleuca (syn. M. obovata) is not individually listed by ASPCA but belongs to the non-toxic Magnolia genus with no reported toxic principle.

Is white-bark magnolia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white-bark magnolia toxic to cats?

No — white-bark magnolia 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 lists Magnolia as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Magnolia hypoleuca (syn. M. obovata) is not individually listed by ASPCA but belongs to the non-toxic Magnolia genus with no reported toxic principle.

Is white-bark magnolia safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists white-bark magnolia 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 white-bark magnolia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: White-Bark Magnolia is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full white-bark magnolia 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 white-bark magnolia pet-safety