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Neobuxbaumia

Neobuxbaumiascoparia

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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

Unknown - Tell us

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

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