Cylindropuntia versicolor
Also Known As
- Opuntia arborescens
- Opuntia versicolor
- Morada Cholla
- Staghorn Cholla
- Staghorn Cholla
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-8'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Cylindropuntia versicolor plant details
Cylindropuntia versicolor is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer green, red and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple, red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia versicolor
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: green, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia versicolor
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia versicolor plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia versicolor
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
- yellow
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Opuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah', Opuntia whipplei - Wah Wah Summit
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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