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Cylindropuntia Species, Chuckwalla Cholla

Cylindropuntiachuckwallensis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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

Rose/Mauve

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Coral/Apricot

Red-Orange

Bright Yellow

Green

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

negative

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2014 | positive

Officially announced as a newly described species in the May 2014 issue of Madroño. (More info to come)

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