Buck-Horn Cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4-10 × 4-6 |
| Flowering Season | March-June |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 15-20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Dry and spiny |
| Longevity In years |
20 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 500-5000 ft. |
| Description | A large and variable cholla with showy blooms ranging from yellow to maroon in color. This cholla can appear stout and rounded or almost arborescent (tree like) in form. An excellent cactus to encourage cactus wrens and curve billed thrashers to move in to the garden. Be sure to provide plenty of space for buckhorn cholla to grow. Plants often have a lovely purplish tinge to the stems. |
