Cholla Tree

Description
Botanical Name: 
Opuntia imbricata

Native to arid parts of North America. Many branched cylindrical stems that are armed with clusters of up to 10 pink or white, barbed, sharp spines, 1 1/4" long. Shrubby when young maturing to a tree form, with a woody trunk. Cholla reproduces when stem joints fall to the ground and take root. Green fruits mature to bright yellow and persist into winter.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Cacti Succulents
Name: 
Cholla Tree
Plant Type: 
Cacti
Flower: 
Deep pink, magenta, 2 1/2" wide
Mature Size: 
6'- 8' x 10'
Water: 
Very low
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Soil Type: 
Loam; rocky; sand; akaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments
Comments: 

Use tongs when handling plants.