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
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
3–6′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 8aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
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
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sonoran and Mojave Deserts (Arizona, California, Nevada)
