Saguaro in Arizona, USA, July 1998
by kennedyh Nov 10, 2003 10:54 PM
Top of Saguaro, showing remnants of flowers in Arizona, USA, July 1998
by kennedyh Nov 10, 2003 11:19 PM
Skeleton of a large specimen on display at nursery in So Cal
by palmbob Nov 22, 2003 5:12 PM
The Bloom is the State Flower of Arizona
by KactusKathi Nov 9, 2003 10:16 PM
A good looking one (in the desert) is hard to find these days due to what most think is pollution!
by KactusKathi Nov 9, 2003 10:45 PM
Just Magnificent!!!!
by KactusKathi Nov 10, 2003 10:27 AM
Younger (20-40 years?) growing in San Diego Wild Animal Park cactus garden, Escondido California
by palmbob Mar 15, 2004 9:11 PM
Heres one that has been pumped up with vitamins and overwatered at the place where it was for sale, which later died because of core rot.
by Xenomorf Jun 2, 2004 4:52 PM
Heres one that has been pumped up with vitamins and overwatered at the place where it was for sale, which later died because of core rot.
by Xenomorf Jun 2, 2004 4:52 PM
Salvage rescued.
by Xenomorf Jan 11, 2005 9:44 AM
My ultimate loss. I had this plant for 15 years but it died a year ago. Very difficult in San Diego.
by RWhiz Feb 4, 2005 9:47 AM
Baby saguaros
by norska Feb 9, 2005 10:44 AM
Sabino Canyon - Tucson, Az
by KactusKathi Mar 26, 2005 6:54 PM
A typical well grown specimen in Saguaro N.P. This one was about 30' tall.
by cacti_lover May 16, 2005 11:29 PM
This one has been in many mishaps, but managed to out grow it.
by cacti_lover May 14, 2005 10:56 PM
This guy is showing off his arm full of buds. Saguaro N.P.
by cacti_lover May 13, 2005 9:57 PM
Seedlings less than a week old
by Kelli Jul 17, 2005 11:22 PM
my own seedling in a planter box... in 20 years, it may be so heavy the planter box will give way... southern California
by palmbob Apr 16, 2006 11:12 PM
top of 'seedling' about 4' tall
by palmbob Apr 20, 2006 11:05 PM
Owned by Danny & Linda Ensign - Goodyear, AZ
by KactusKathi May 17, 2006 10:28 PM
Owned by Danny & Linda Ensign - Goodyear, AZ
by KactusKathi May 17, 2006 10:29 PM
top view of young plant in southern California, about 4' tall.
by palmbob Jul 27, 2006 10:16 PM
Mesa, Arizona. October 2006.
by Gustichock Oct 23, 2006 10:46 PM
Freshly fallen blooms on May 16th, early Summer, zone 9b
by Xenomorf Aug 21, 2007 1:05 PM
Freshly fallen blooms on May 16th, early Summer, zone 9b
by Xenomorf Aug 21, 2007 1:06 PM
Fallen ripe fruit on June 21st, mid Summer, zone 9b
by Xenomorf Sep 19, 2007 4:58 PM
Closeup of saguaro flower in May, 2007
by QCHammy Jan 20, 2008 4:36 AM
May 24, 2006. early Summer, zone 9b
by Xenomorf Mar 30, 2008 1:47 PM
May 24, 2006. early Summer, zone 9b
by Xenomorf Mar 30, 2008 1:48 PM
Fruit splitting open on June 29, 2008, Four Peaks Mtns., AZ. Photo by K. Dragan
by Xenomorf Jul 1, 2008 7:38 PM
The original apex was damaged and so 5 new branches grew. June 29, 2008, Four Peaks Mtns., AZ. Photo by K. Dragan
by Xenomorf Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM
In North Scottsdale, Arizona
by Sep 20, 2008 10:46 PM
Multi-branched Saguaro at the Catalina Mountains, Tucson, AZ, 2008
by azulverde May 31, 2009 4:36 AM
Tall Saguaro reaching up to the sky, Catalina Mountains S.P., Tucson, AZ, 2008
by azulverde May 31, 2009 4:36 AM
A Saguaro embraced by its nurse plant, an Ironwood tree near Quartz Hill south of Quartzsite, AZ, 2008
by azulverde May 31, 2009 4:36 AM
Saguaro skeleton after presumably a lightning hit with splinters and ash debris scattered around, Quartzsite, AZ, January, 2009
by azulverde May 31, 2009 4:50 AM
Some people believe that the sagurao is dying from pollution from cars and I quite agree with them.
by KactusKathi Apr 3, 2010 3:33 AM
Photo taken from a moving vehicle on Interstate 17 just north of Anthem, Arizona. May 14, 2010, zone 9a
by Xenomorf May 23, 2010 4:42 PM
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on August 3, 2004
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:45 PM
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on August 3, 2004
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:46 PM
In the wild in Arizona, alive & dead. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on October 13, 2004
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:46 PM
In the wild in Arizona, something growing under the skin, maybe a tumor. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on October 12, 2004
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:47 PM
Much sought after, high $$ saguaro skeleton. looks good in desertscapes. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on October 12, 2004
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:47 PM
Late April, Late Spring/early Summer, zone 9a/9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 18, 2005
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:48 PM
Late April, Late Spring/early Summer, zone 9a/9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 18, 2005
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:48 PM
Early June, early summer fruit are starting to develop. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on June 9, 2005
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:49 PM
A small forest of Saguaro's near Kearny, AZ. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on February 16, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:50 PM
A small forest of Saguaro's near Kearny, AZ. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on February 16, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:51 PM
Blooming April 30th, late Spring, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 24, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:51 PM
Blooming April 30th, late Spring, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 24, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:52 PM
Blooming April 30th, late Spring, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 24, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:52 PM
A new branch forming, Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 25, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:52 PM
New spine growth, Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 28, 2007
by Xenomorf May 24, 2010 1:53 PM
Photo taken 2/23/2008 near Four Peaks, Arizona. Photo by Kathy Dragan.
by Xenomorf Nov 24, 2010 3:37 PM
Saguaro National Park - just outside Tucson, AZ
by a_griebel Feb 1, 2011 8:37 PM
Very old Saguaro on the Hieroglyphics trail in the Superstition Mountains & yours truly
by a_griebel Feb 1, 2011 8:39 PM
Photo courtesy of Damon. Growing in zone 9a-9b
by Xenomorf Mar 3, 2011 5:07 AM
On the north side of the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness in AZ (Looking North). March 12, 2011. Early spring. Zone 9a
by Xenomorf Mar 13, 2011 10:12 PM
On the north side of the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness in AZ (looking south). March 12, 2011. Early spring. Zone 9a
by Xenomorf Mar 14, 2011 4:40 AM
Purchased from a salvage rescue, it has grown about 8-10 inches in about 6 years, no extra watering. Is currently 23 inches high in Phoenix AZ.
by Xenomorf Oct 10, 2011 12:31 PM
Growing on the surrounding land of San Carlos Lake; Gila County; Oct 15, 2011; Autumn; Zone 9a; Elevation: about 3500 ft.
by Xenomorf Oct 17, 2011 2:51 PM
New spine growth in springtime, April 20, 2012, Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b
by Xenomorf Apr 28, 2012 1:15 PM
This Saguaros' meristem was frozen a year and 5 months ago and this is the new stem growing out of it. May 8, 2013, Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b
by Xenomorf May 9, 2013 10:04 AM
This Saguaros' meristem was frozen a year and 5 months ago and this is the new stem growing out of it. A Closeup-up shot.May 8, 2013, Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b
by Xenomorf May 9, 2013 10:05 AM
May 2, 2014. Late Spring, Zone 9a/9b. Seven Springs and Bartlett Lake area, Arizona. Elevation about 2800 ft.
by Xenomorf May 11, 2014 4:47 PM
May 2, 2014. Late Spring, Zone 9a/9b. Seven Springs and Bartlett Lake area, Arizona. Elevation about 2800 ft.
by Xenomorf May 11, 2014 4:48 PM
Arizona. Copyright Jan Emming. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 7, 2015 11:21 AM
80 to 100 years old, will survive! Copyright Jan Emming.Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens,a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona
by Kell Feb 7, 2015 11:22 AM
Copyright Jan Emming. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 7, 2015 11:25 AM
Both to be moved. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 9, 2015 8:14 PM
Being lifted out of hole. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 9, 2015 8:15 PM
Success! Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 9, 2015 8:16 PM
Great roots saved! Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 9, 2015 8:17 PM
New home. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 9, 2015 8:17 PM
Crested in Arizona. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
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Crested in Arizona. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 10, 2015 5:59 PM
Crested in Arizona. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 10, 2015 5:59 PM
Crested in Arizona. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona. Copyrighted.
by Kell Feb 10, 2015 5:59 PM
Crested in Arizona. Copyright Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
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Colaptes auratus making his nest hole. Copyright Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
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Nest hole made by Colaptes auratus. Copyright Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 14, 2015 3:25 PM
In Arizona overlooking Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery. Copyright of Jan Emming.
by Kell Mar 19, 2015 1:32 PM
In Arizona overlooking Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert. Copyright of Jan Emming.
by Kell Mar 19, 2015 1:32 PM
Arizona. Copyright of Jan Emming. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery.
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In Arizona at Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming Copyright of Jan Emming.
by Kell Apr 26, 2015 11:44 AM
In Arizona at Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming Copyright of Jan Emming.
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Burro Creek in western Arizona Copyright of Jan Emming. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery.
by Kell May 29, 2015 8:44 PM
Arizona. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 7:27 AM
Rotted. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 9:27 AM
Moving! Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 12:07 PM
Moving. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 12:08 PM
Moving. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 12:08 PM
All moved. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 12:09 PM
On left in Sonoran Desert. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Fore Sonoran Desver Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 12:46 PM
On right. Sonoran Desert. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 12:58 PM
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by Kell Mar 8, 2016 4:13 PM
With "Sonoran Blue" form of Yucca brevifolia. Copyright Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in AZ.
by Kell May 6, 2016 7:22 AM
With "Sonoran Blue" form of Yucca brevifolia. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Ari
by Kell May 6, 2016 7:22 AM
At the Wikieup Trading Post in Phoenix
by RosinaBloom Jul 19, 2016 8:32 PM
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by Kell Oct 26, 2016 12:21 AM
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by Kell Oct 26, 2016 12:21 AM
Seeds spread in coyote feces. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Oct 26, 2016 1:41 AM
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by Kell Oct 26, 2016 1:42 AM
Crested. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Oct 26, 2016 2:06 AM
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by Kell Oct 26, 2016 2:17 AM
Arizona. Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Dec 19, 2016 8:10 AM
Arizona. Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Dec 19, 2016 8:10 AM
Arizona. Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Dec 19, 2016 8:11 AM
12/2014. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Dec 31, 2016 3:03 PM
Elf owl chicks. Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Jun 20, 2017 9:01 AM
Crest. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in AZ.
by Kell Feb 16, 2018 5:22 PM
Saguaro National Park, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Mar 13, 2018 7:43 PM
As far as you can see. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Mar 19, 2018 12:44 PM
With Parkinsonia aculeata. Saguaro National Park, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Mar 20, 2018 1:39 PM
Saguaro National Park, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Mar 20, 2018 1:40 PM
Victim of bacterial necrosis caused by the pathogen Erwinia cacticida.Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, 40 acre desert botanical garden in Arizona.
by Kell Apr 19, 2018 11:11 AM
Tucson, AZ Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Apr 28, 2018 6:35 PM
Tucson, AZ Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
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Tucson, AZ Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
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Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell May 10, 2018 12:25 PM
Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell May 10, 2018 12:26 PM
Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell May 10, 2018 12:26 PM
Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell May 10, 2018 12:27 PM
Fruit with last one on right showing tiny pinpoint seeds. Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Jul 4, 2018 6:39 PM
Photo courtesy of Ken Blackford. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Feb 26, 2019 9:16 PM
With teddybear chollas and brittlebush in the Sonoran Desert. Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens in AZ.
by Kell Mar 25, 2019 11:50 AM
Saguaro National Park. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Apr 21, 2019 1:08 PM
Saguaro National Park. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Apr 21, 2019 1:09 PM
Saguaro National Park. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Apr 21, 2019 1:09 PM
Sweetwater trail, Saguaro National Park, near Tucson. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Dec 28, 2019 6:29 PM
Sweetwater trail, Saguaro National Park, near Tucson. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
by Kell Dec 28, 2019 6:29 PM
Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell May 4, 2020 9:37 PM
Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell May 4, 2020 9:37 PM
In habitat. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego.
by Kell May 17, 2020 11:01 PM
In habitat. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego.
by Kell May 17, 2020 11:02 PM
In habitat. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego.
by Kell May 17, 2020 11:03 PM
