saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea
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An iconic columnar cactus native to the Sonoran Desert with a thick trunk and upright arms, producing fragrant white flowers in late spring. Extremely slow-growing and long-lived, requiring full sun and minimal water once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sonoran Desert (Arizona, Mexico)
Native to: Arizona
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
An iconic columnar cactus native to the Sonoran Desert with a thick trunk and upright arms, producing fragrant white flowers in late spring. Extremely slow-growing and long-lived, requiring full sun and minimal water once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well saguaro grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sonoran Desert (Arizona, Mexico)
Native to: Arizona
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation