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Neobuxbaumia

Neobuxbaumiascoparia

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Neobuxbaumia (nee-oh-buks-BAWM-ee-uh)
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Species
scoparia (sko-PAIR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Cereus scoparius
Pilocereus scoparius
Carnegiea scoparia
Cephalocereus scoparius
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
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
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Highly ornamental giant columnar cactus about 8-12" in diameter and up to 40' tall. A many branched species that has a striking nodular ...Read More

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