Thorny Olive (Elaeagnus Pungens) is a perennial shrub in the Elaeagnaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Elaeagnus pungens is an evergreen shrub known for its thorny branches and silvery-scaled undersides of leaves.
Thorny Olive
Elaeagnus Pungens
Elaeagnus pungens is an evergreen shrub known for its thorny branches and silvery-scaled undersides of leaves.
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