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Are Norfolk Island Pines safe for pets?

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Some herbivores find Norfolk Pines (which aren't a true pine) quite tasty. On the island itself young trees have to be protected from roving cattle. As for household pets, the Norfolk Pine is considered safe for pets, including parrots (which will chew any leaves within reach) although it would be prudent to limit the intake of leaves. Of course, a parrot let loose on a Norfolk Pine would result in a very sorry looking tree!

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