PlantLegitYard plants the ASPCA lists as non-toxic to dogs and cats
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25 landscape plants from our database that the ASPCA dog and cat plant lists mark non-toxic to both dogs and cats (exact species match only). Some are invasive: flagged in red.
Non-toxic is not the same as safe. The ASPCA notes that eating any plant material can cause vomiting or stomach upset in pets. The lists also do not cover thorns, garden chemicals or choking. "Not listed" plants are left out, not assumed safe. This page is not veterinary advice.
Pet ate something and seems unwell? Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 (24/7; a fee may apply) or your veterinarian. For a person or child: Poison Help 1-800-222-1222.
| Plant | Type | Hardiness | ASPCA listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| American basswood Tilia americana | tree | zones 3–8 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| American chestnut Castanea dentata | tree | zones 5–8 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Canna lily Canna × generalis | perennial | zones 8–11 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Carolina hemlock Tsuga caroliniana | tree | zones 6–7 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Christmas fern Polystichum acrostichoides | fern | zones 3–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Common greenbrier Smilax rotundifolia | vine | zones 4–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica | tree | zones 6–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Eastern hemlock Tsuga canadensis | tree | zones 3–7 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Golden bamboo Phyllostachys aurea ⚠ invasive: on legal lists in 5 states | bamboo | zones 4–10 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Honey locust Gleditsia triacanthos | tree | zones 3–8 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Japanese camellia Camellia japonica | shrub | zones 7–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Japanese holly fern Cyrtomium falcatum | fern | zones 7–10 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Lilyturf Liriope muscari | groundcover | zones 5–10 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Mockernut hickory Carya tomentosa | tree | zones 4–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Moss phlox Phlox subulata | groundcover | zones 3–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Oregon grape Mahonia aquifolium | shrub | zones 5–8 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Pignut hickory Carya glabra | tree | zones 4–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Red maple Acer rubrum | tree | zones 2–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus | shrub | zones 5–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis | shrub | zones 8–10 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Star jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides | vine | zones 8–10 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Star magnolia Magnolia stellata | tree | zones 4–8 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Swamp sunflower Helianthus angustifolius | perennial | zones 5–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera | tree | zones 4–9 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
| Windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei | tree | zones 7–11 | ASPCA: non-toxic to dogs and cats |
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ASPCA lists retrieved for PlantLegit; hardiness from NC State Extension where verified. Checked 2026-10-15. Not veterinary or medical advice.