Cylindropuntia prolifera (Coastal Cholla)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Cylindropuntia |
| Species | prolifera |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America to northwest Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.8 - 2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A multibranched shrub. |
| Landscape | Can be used in desert gardens. |
| Propagation | From softwood, woody stem cuttings or seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Coastal bluffs and inland hills of southwestern United States of America to northwest Mexico. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Brown-black, becoming rough and scaly. |
| Flower Description | Purple-red flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Generally sterile, pear-shaped to nearly round. |
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