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Firmiana simplex
Botanical Name
Firmiana simplex
Common Name
Chinese Parasol Tree
Family
Malvaceae
Garden(s):
Firmiana simplex was removed from the Brookgreen Gardens' collection as it is identified as an invasive plant in our area by the SC - Invasive Pest Council, formerly known as the South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council.
Gardens
Removed
Research
USDA Zone
7-9
Origin
e China, Japan, Taiwan & Vietnam
Leaves
Deciduous
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Firmiana
Specific Epithet
simplex
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
MOBOT
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Firmiana simplex fall color
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Firmiana simplex stem with fruit
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Firmiana simplex leaf front and back
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Firmiana simplex bud
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Firmiana simplex bud and base of petiole
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Firmiana simplex fruit old and new
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Firmiana simplex bark
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Monday & Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Wednesday - Sunday - Nights of a Thousand Candles
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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