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Elaeagnus pungens
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Thorny Olive
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnus pungens was removed from the Brookgreen Gardens' collection as it has been identified as an invasive plant in our area by the South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council.
Gardens
Removed
Research
USDA Zone
7-9
Origin
China & Japan
Leaves
Evergreen
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Elaeagnus
Specific Epithet
pungens
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
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Elaeagnus pungens habit
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Elaeagnus pungens foliage
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Elaeagnus pungens fruit
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Elaeagnus pungens thorns
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Elaeagnus pungens bark
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
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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