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Cylindropuntia imbricata

Also Known As

  • Opuntia imbricata
  • Chainlink Cholla
  • Tree Cholla
  • Walking Stick Cholla

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-15'
  • W: 3'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Cylindropuntia imbricata plant details

Cylindropuntia imbricata is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia imbricata

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia imbricata

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Opuntia imbricata is an extremely hardy and ornamental cholla cactus from the US and Mexico. The large, pink to purple flowers are 2.5? wide and will become a quick favourite of butterflies and hummingbirds. On the west coast, provide sharp drainage and protection from winter rain -- scree gardens or under overhangs of the house both work well. Elsewhere they can be planted out in the open but always in sharp drainage.
Shrubby North American cholla. Hardy to 5 °F.
Magenta flowers. Very hardy zone 5 cactus with tree-like habit to 7' high.
A prickly pear with spines that mean mean business. Plant in loose, well drained soil.
Full sun . Outdoor. Magenta Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia imbricata plant

How to Grow Cylindropuntia imbricata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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