cactus

Cylindropuntia versicolor | Staghorn Cholla

(Opuntia versicolor)

This cholla-type cactus presents itself in a range of ways. Size can be subshrub scale, or treelike to 10 feet or more. An unusual feature is that flower colors can vary on the same plant. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 15F

Growth Rate: slow, moderate

Height: 10 feet high

Width: 8 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: yellow, purple, orange, red, green

Flower Season: spring