Pencil Cholla
Cylindropuntia Arbuscula
Overview
The Pencil Cholla (Cylindropuntia arbuscula) is a compact, branching cactus native to the arid regions of the Southwest. It reaches up to 5 feet tall, with slender, green to purple stems, each about 0.5 inches in diameter. In late spring, it blooms with yellow-green flowers followed by spiny fruits. It's perfect for xeriscapes, requiring minimal water and full sun, and provides excellent texture contrast in desert-themed gardens.
Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial, Shrub
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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