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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

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BRIEF: Are ligustrum hedges poisonous?


QUESTION:
Are ligustrum hedges poisonous? My poodles are always grabbing the branches and chewing on them.

ANSWER:
Yes they are, but if they aren't sick, then your poodles may not have eaten enough yet to cause a problem. I would discourage them, however...