Ferocactus emoryi (Coville’s Barrel Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | emoryi |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | It is native of the lower deserts of Arizona and Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 60 - 100 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed only. |
| Cultivation | Requires full sun and is drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Hillsides, mesas, and rocky slopes of Arizona and Mexico. |
| Flower Description | Reddish outside and brilliant red inside or sometimes yelllow |
| Fruit Description | Oblong and Scaled |
Photographs
Ferocactus emoryi ssp. rectispinus