Japanese pieris (andromeda)
Pieris japonica
- Plant type
- shrub
- Settings
- Landscaped and ornamental
- Risk
- High risk Our rating from the cited sources.
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a veterinarian.
Photos
Planned.
How to tell it
No source data yet.
Look-alikes: Planned.
What to do on a site walk
- Fence off.
- Remove clippings.
Why it matters
- Toxic principle
- Grayanotoxins (andromedotoxin)
- Toxic parts
- Leaves, nectar
- Basis for our rating
- Chewgrass rating. Same toxin group as rhododendron, which Langston rates as toxic to goats in small amounts (Cornell, Merck).
Signs in goats
Same as rhododendron: vomiting, drooling, weakness, staggering (Langston, Merck).
If you think an animal has been poisoned, call your vet right away.
Season
No source data yet.
Sources
Links last checked: 2026-10-31