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Pachycereus

Pachycereusgrandis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pachycereus (pak-ee-KER-ee-us)

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Species

grandis (GRAN-dees)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

It is reported that this plant can reach over 80 feet tall with 3 feet thick trunks.

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