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Beavertail Pricklypear
Opuntia basilaris
shrubA low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus with blue-gray paddle-shaped stems and vibrant magenta-pink flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant and suitable for desert gardens and rock gardens.

California Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus cylindraceus
A barrel-shaped cactus with vertical ribs and stout spines that produces vibrant yellow flowers in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant and hardy, making it excellent for xeriscaping in desert gardens.

Christmas Cholla
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
shrubA spiny, branching cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, prized for its bright red berries that persist through winter. It thrives in arid conditions and requires minimal water once established.

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus engelmannii
herbaceousA low, clustering hedgehog cactus with vibrant magenta to pink flowers that bloom in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant and ideal for desert and rock gardens.

Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni
herbaceousA barrel-shaped desert cactus with distinctive downward-curving spines resembling fishhooks. It produces bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by spiny yellow fruit.

Indian Fig Opuntia
Opuntia ficus-indica
shrubA drought-tolerant cactus with flat, paddle-like stems and edible purple fruits (tunas). Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in hot, dry climates with minimal water once established.

Plains Pricklypear
Opuntia polyacantha
shrubA low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus native to the Great Plains, featuring flat, spiny pads and bright yellow flowers followed by edible fruits. Extremely cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, requiring minimal water and care once established.

Saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea
treeAn 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.

Silver Cholla
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
shrubA 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.

Tree Cholla
Cylindropuntia imbricata
treeA columnar cactus with dense cylindrical stems and vibrant magenta flowers, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.