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Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Blue Myrtle Cactus

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen upright cactus grows at a moderate rate to 15' x 10'. Stems are blue-green and have black spines. Flowers appear in spring and are small and greenish white. Purple fruits follow flowers. Can become treelike with age. Accepts full sun. Native to southern Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.