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    • Photo of Cylindropuntia imbricata flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Shrubby North American cholla. Hardy to 5 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Magenta flowers. Very hardy zone 5 cactus with tree-like habit to 7' high.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    A prickly pear with spines that mean mean business. Plant in loose, well drained soil.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden

    Cylindropuntia arbuscula

    aka Opuntia arbuscula, Arizona Pencil Cholla

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cylindropuntia arbuscula foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cylindropuntia bigelovii

    aka Opuntia bigelovii, Opuntia bigelovii var. ciribe, Opuntia ciribe, Teddy Bear Cholla

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cylindropuntia bigelovii form by John Owens
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    Cylindropuntia californica

    aka Opuntia californica, Opuntia californica var. californica, Opuntia echinocarpa var. parkeri, Snake Cholla

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cylindropuntia californica form by Stan Shebs
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    Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

    aka Opuntia echinocarpa [SBH 7777], Golden Cholla, Silver Cholla

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • occasional - low
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cylindropuntia echinocarpa flower by Stan Shebs
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    Cylindropuntia fulgida

    aka Cylindropuntia fulgida var. fulgida, Opuntia fulgida, Brinkadora, Chain Fruit Cholla, Chain-fruit Cholla, Club Cactus, Hanging Chain Cholla, Jumping Cholla, Smooth Chain-fruit Cholla, Sonoran Jumping Cholla

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cylindropuntia fulgida form by Dave Pape
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