Description: The cane cholla or tree cholla is a shrubby or even tree-like size cactus, its silhouette, and its long-lasting yellowish fruits. The above-ground part consists of of a number of succulent, cylindrical segments (joints) about 2-3 cm in diameter. These segments grow mostly end to end. Long spines possess papery detachable sheath. Leaves occur at the base of are-oles and are usually not seen on mature segments as they are shed early. A typical height is about 1 m, but exceptionally it can grow to 4.6 m with a "trunk" diameter of 25 cm. Flowers vary through shades or dark pink and purple with a boss of yellow stamens and bright white stigmas, and is said to be a shy bloomer until it reaches 60 cm tall. This plant may 20 years or more when well pleased with its environment.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Late spring or early summer. |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tree cholla |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Pinkish white |
| Frost Tolerance | -20°F or -28°C |
| Growth Rate | - |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a to 11b |
| Height | 3-8 ft |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Cylindropuntia imbricata cholla |
| Shape | Bowl-shaped |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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United StatesPerfect Healthy Plant
This is exactly the variety that I discovered in Lady Bird Johnson’s wildlife preserve in Austin,TX. I am very happy to have a perfect healthy start of this plant. Thank you very much.
United StatesLove this cholla
Attractive cholla; not too spiny for my indoor collection..
United StatesCylindropuntia imbricata cholla
I’ve always wanted a cholla. Nobody else has these. Just a beautiful plant.
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