Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Blue Myrtle Cactus
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.