Buxus spp.

Buxus spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Boxes, Common Box and Small-Leaved Box.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Diarrhea Respiratory Failure Seizures Colic

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Buxus is a genus of about seventy species in the family Buxaceae. Common names include box and boxwood.

Common Names

  • Boxes
  • Common Box
  • Small-Leaved Box
  • Jojoba
  • Shrubby Milkwort
  • Chinese Boxwood
  • Balearic Box
  • Harland's Box
  • Large-Leaved Box
  • Vahl's Boxwood
  • African Box

Also recorded as Boxwood and boxwoods.

Facts

Family
Buxaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
FR, GB, ES, DE, PT, CN + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.