Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Wild Hydrangea and Hortensia.

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 Depression Diarrhea Abdominal Pain

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as smooth hydrangea or sevenbark, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. It is a small- to medium-sized, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub up to 2 m (7 ft) tall that is native to the eastern United States.

Common Names

  • Wild Hydrangea
  • Hortensia

Also recorded as Smooth Hydrangea, sevenbark and tree hydrangea.

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Facts

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub
In the wild
US, CA, SE, RU, BY, LV + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.