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Cylindropuntia munzii
Also Known As
- Opuntia munzii
- Munz's Cholla
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'-12'
- W: 6'-12'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Cylindropuntia munzii plant details
Cylindropuntia munzii is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and salmon flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia munzii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia munzii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Cylindropuntia munzii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia munzii plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia munzii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- salmon
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden
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
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
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
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
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
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