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Silver Cholla
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A spiny, columnar cholla cactus with silvery-gray spines and small yellow flowers, extremely drought-tolerant and suited to desert landscapes. Its distinctive appearance makes it a striking accent plant for xeriscaping.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sonoran and Mojave Deserts (Arizona, California, Nevada)
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion controlhedgerowedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation