These cookies do not store any personal information. The flowers are fragrant and used as a flavoring for fruit and beverages. Plants listed as either non-toxic, or potentially toxic with mild GI upset as their symptoms are not expected to be life-threatening to your pets. I read a lot and that has exposed me to knowing a lot of things. Shrubs may be strictly pruned as hedges, left to grow unchecked, or lightly trimmed to shape once annually, always using secateurs to avoid cutting the large leaves. It is native to East Asia and Japan, but has become well adapted to the North Carolina environment. Dogs, Toxic to N.C. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. What is the best selling over-the-counter allergy medication? If you are bringing your dog into the garden, make sure to check the plants listed below to see if they are poisonous to him. Our outdoor cat likes to hide in the bushes and chew on different plants and grasses from time to time. All of the plants parts are mildly poisonous. You and your dog may vomit, diarrhea, internal bleeding, and even die if they ingest one of these plants. With the exception of Bay Laurel, the short answer is yes. It is cultivated for its edible red berries, which can be used in beverages and desserts. Medium to dark green leaves elliptic to ovate (8 long) with marginal teeth on the upper half of each leaf, young leaves exposed to the sun will blacken.