Toxic trees??

treerat · 6th June 2008, 08:26 AM

Had a call from a landscaper friend looking for info on Non Toxic trees. He is asked to plant several trees and do the landscaping around a new day care center for children. I did a search and did not find to much info.Does anyone know of any books or sites that would be helpfull.

newguy18 · 6th June 2008, 08:31 AM

Not right off hand but around here the white oleander is poisonous.I were a mask over my mouth and nose while cutting it so it doesn't have a chance to get inside me.I know its just the leaves that are poisonous but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

treerat · 6th June 2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks NG the concern would be with the children maybe eating the leaves. Specifically,Crimson King, Dogwood,and a few Oaks in the mix.

osb_mail · 9th June 2008, 08:52 AM

maple ,oak and dogwood ,never herd of any of these to be toxic .Dont take my word for it but just how leaves do you think a kid would want to eat ?

newguy18 · 9th June 2008, 12:46 PM

Around here the chokecherry is toxic to horses and other animals when the leaves are wilted.

Bernard Keays · 12th June 2008, 05:27 AM

Try contacting one of your Government Agencies....Poisons Information Service, Health Department, Botanic Gardens or Herbarium. They usually put out fact sheets. Failing this, you could try this web site...

Childsafety Australia - Poisonous Plants

Bernard Keays · 12th June 2008, 05:44 AM

Treerat....You could also look at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens Ian Potter Foundation children's garden. Its got some great ideas. Veg garden, fruit trees, bamboo forest, ancient tree...

Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

StrictlyPalms · 13th June 2008, 10:05 AM

Treerat, look up your local Poison Control center in the phone book... They will have all the info on poisonous plants/trees in your area. They will also have a listing of toxic plants available at stores.... after all they need to know how to diagnose and treat a wide range of poisons.

I remember a few years back here in Florida someone figured out that angels trumpet flowers make a Hallucinogenic tea, unfortunately it was also very easy to overdose and a bunch of kids wound up in the hospital. These trees were planted all over for their beautiful flowers, I guess the landscaper didn't have the foresight to look up the poison control center.

treerat · 13th June 2008, 01:08 PM

Thanks bernard keays,Stricklypalms.That is great info!

6th June 2008, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
treerat Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 36	Toxic trees?? Had a call from a landscaper friend looking for info on Non Toxic trees. He is asked to plant several trees and do the landscaping around a new day care center for children. I did a search and did not find to much info.Does anyone know of any books or sites that would be helpfull.

6th June 2008, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 3,395	Re: Toxic trees?? Not right off hand but around here the white oleander is poisonous.I were a mask over my mouth and nose while cutting it so it doesn't have a chance to get inside me.I know its just the leaves that are poisonous but I'd rather be safe than sorry. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

6th June 2008, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
treerat Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 36	Re: Toxic trees?? Thanks NG the concern would be with the children maybe eating the leaves. Specifically,Crimson King, Dogwood,and a few Oaks in the mix.

9th June 2008, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 205	Re: Toxic trees?? maple ,oak and dogwood ,never herd of any of these to be toxic .Dont take my word for it but just how leaves do you think a kid would want to eat ?

9th June 2008, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 3,395	Re: Toxic trees?? Around here the chokecherry is toxic to horses and other animals when the leaves are wilted. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

12th June 2008, 05:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bernard Keays Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasshouse Posts: 71	Re: Toxic trees?? Try contacting one of your Government Agencies....Poisons Information Service, Health Department, Botanic Gardens or Herbarium. They usually put out fact sheets. Failing this, you could try this web site... Childsafety Australia - Poisonous Plants __________________ Bernie

12th June 2008, 05:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bernard Keays Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasshouse Posts: 71	Re: Toxic trees?? Treerat....You could also look at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens Ian Potter Foundation children's garden. Its got some great ideas. Veg garden, fruit trees, bamboo forest, ancient tree... Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne __________________ Bernie

13th June 2008, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 147	Re: Toxic trees?? Treerat, look up your local Poison Control center in the phone book... They will have all the info on poisonous plants/trees in your area. They will also have a listing of toxic plants available at stores.... after all they need to know how to diagnose and treat a wide range of poisons. I remember a few years back here in Florida someone figured out that angels trumpet flowers make a Hallucinogenic tea, unfortunately it was also very easy to overdose and a bunch of kids wound up in the hospital. These trees were planted all over for their beautiful flowers, I guess the landscaper didn't have the foresight to look up the poison control center. __________________ Strictly Palms, Inc. Orlando, Florida USA

13th June 2008, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
treerat Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 36	Re: Toxic trees?? Thanks bernard keays,Stricklypalms.That is great info!

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