Is Dwarf Umbrella Tree toxic to cats & dogs?
Schefflera arboricola
Yes — Dwarf Umbrella Tree is toxic to pets.
Matched to its entry on the ASPCA's published list on September 9, 2026. Schefflera is recorded as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and gut.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Dwarf Umbrella Tree toxic to cats?
Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola) is recorded as toxic to cats in our plant records. Schefflera is recorded as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and gut. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
Is Dwarf Umbrella Tree toxic to dogs?
Dwarf Umbrella Tree is recorded as toxic to dogs in our plant records. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
What should I do if my pet eats Dwarf Umbrella Tree?
Keep this plant out of reach. If your pet ingests it, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. No plant list is a safety guarantee.
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Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. This information is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your pet has ingested a plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.