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Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

Buckhorn Cholla

Plant photo of: Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen shrublike cactus grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 5'. Stems are medium green and covered in yellow spines. Flowers are red to yellow and appear in spring. Makes an effective security barrier. Plant away from high traffic areas. Jointed stems break off easily and form new plants. Accepts reflected heat. Native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

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