Buddhist Pine
Also known as Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Buddhist Pine (Podocarpus macrophylla) is toxic to cats (S1 Caution): Pet Poison Helpline says the fruits and leaves contain an unknown toxin that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. The ASPCA says not to confuse this plant with yews of the genus Taxus.
FULL VERDICT →Buddhist Pine (Podocarpus macrophylla) is toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): Pet Poison Helpline says the fruits and leaves contain an unknown toxin that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. The ASPCA says not to confuse this plant with yews of the genus Taxus.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- Severe vomiting and diarrhea
- Vomiting and diarrhea, with colic listed for horses
- Severe vomiting and diarrhea
- Vomiting and diarrhea, with colic listed for horses
When to call the vet
Contact your vet if severe vomiting or diarrhea persists or worsens after Buddhist pine ingestion.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet if severe vomiting or diarrhea persists or worsens after Buddhist pine ingestion.
FULL VERDICT →FAQ
Is Buddhist pine the same plant as yew?
No. This page is Podocarpus macrophylla. The ASPCA toxic-principles line says "Unknown. Do not confuse with yews of the genus Taxus." Pet Poison Helpline says Buddhist pine should not be confused with Taxus, for example Japanese Yew, which is much more deadly and warrants emergency treatment. That plant is yew. Japanese Yew is also printed as an additional name on this Podocarpus entry. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Which names are on the Buddhist pine entries?
The Buddhist Pine entry lists Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, and Podocarpus, scientific name Podocarpus macrophylla, family Podocarpaceae. The Yew Pine entry uses the same scientific name, lists buddhist pine, and prints the family Podocarpacaea. Pet Poison Helpline does not print a scientific name on the Buddhist Pine page. The grade follows those two ASPCA entries and that Pet Poison Helpline page.