Plants Of The Southwest
Opuntia imbricata
Tree Cholla
Tree Cholla is 6 ft. tall, often as broad. A spiny guardian for any gate and for many birds' nests (the curved bill thrasher, cactus wren...). Big purple-red flowers are jewels of summer. Fruits are edible, if dry, and the woody skeleton is ornamental. Needs very warm soils to germinate. Zones 5-9.
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Full Sun |
Part Shade |
Fragrant |
Very Low Water  |
Low Water  |
Medium Water  |
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