Cylindropuntia arbuscula (Pencil Cholla)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Cylindropuntia |
| Species | arbuscula |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America and north western Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2.7 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Segmented cactus branching very low to the ground |
| Propagation | From softwood, woody stem cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in full or partial sun and is drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Brown-black, becoming rough and scaly. |
| Flower Description | Yellow-green to reddish. |
| Fruit Description | Barrel-shaped or pear-shaped. |
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