Arizona Pencil Cholla
Cylindropuntia arbuscula
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4 × 4 |
| Flowering Season | April-June |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 15-20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Juicy |
| Longevity In years |
20 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-3500 ft. |
| Description | As the name would suggest, this cholla has very thin stem segments, but can have hundreds of stems on a single individual. Pencil Cholla is generally at least as wide as it is tall, and stem segments are prone to detaching, a potential hazard if planted near a walkway. The dense branching makes for good bird habitat, and from a distance this plant looks almost shrub like. Pencil Cholla will grow best in well draining soils but may be tolerant of clay. |
