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Saguaro

Carnegiea Gigantea

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Overview

The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert. Towering at 40-60 feet tall when mature, these columnar plants may develop arms, adding to their distinctive silhouette. The ribbed, green stems can span 1-2 feet in diameter, while white, night-blooming flowers and red fruit grace the crown. Saguaros require full sun, well-drained soil, and thrive in hot, arid conditions. They are slow-growing, often living over 150 years.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Type CactusClimate Arid
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert; adding to their distinctive silhouette
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — ribbed stems that can burgeon to diameters of 2 to 2.5 feetSaguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — ensuring ample space to accommodate its eventual size and to prevent injury from its sharp spines; towering at 40-60 feet tallSaguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Its grand stature and longevity make it a centerpiece worthy of any southwestern landscapeSaguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — adding to their distinctive silhouetteSaguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — They are slow-growing, often living over 150 years; the Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the SonoranSaguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — scientifically known as Carnegiea gigantea; they are slow-growing, often living over 150 years+69

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert; adding to their distinctive silhouette
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — ribbed stems that can burgeon to diameters of 2 to 2.5 feet
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — ensuring ample space to accommodate its eventual size and to prevent injury from its sharp spines; towering at 40-60 feet tall
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Its grand stature and longevity make it a centerpiece worthy of any southwestern landscape
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — adding to their distinctive silhouette
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — They are slow-growing, often living over 150 years; the Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — scientifically known as Carnegiea gigantea; they are slow-growing, often living over 150 years
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — ensuring ample space to accommodate its eventual size and to prevent injury from its sharp spines
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert; adding to their distinctive, image 53
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — it's essential to note that it grows quite slowly; native to the Sonoran Desert
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — They boast a remarkable water retention strategy, swell substantially during the rainy season
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — When considering a Saguaro for your garden
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Saguaros require full sun, well-drained soil, and thrive in hot, arid conditions; its grand stature and longevity make it a
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — these columnar plants may develop arms; favoring pollination by nocturnal species
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Mature plants may develop branching arms that arch upwards; green stems can span 1-2 feet in diameter
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Towering at 40-60 feet tall when mature; this monumental plant can reach impressive heights of up to 40 to 60 feet and live for
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — night-blooming flowers and red fruit grace the crown
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — these columnar plants may develop arms; favoring pollination by nocturnal species, image 55
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — adding to their distinctive silhouette; cactus with white blooms, image 56
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — When considering a Saguaro for your garden; these columnar plants may develop arms
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — green stems can span 1-2 feet in diameter
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Proper placement within the design is paramount; providing an imposing yet majestic aesthetic that is unmatched by other plants
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — cactus with white blooms; mature plants may develop branching arms that arch upwards
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