Tree Cholla
Opuntia imbricata
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Cactaceae
Plant Description: Large, tree-like cactus that purportedly reaches 8 feet in parts of its natural habitat. Long, tubular stems with many sharp spines that can puncture gloves. The stem pieces of the tree cholla are different from other chollas in that they don't detach as easily. cup-shaped magenta flowers bloom in late-spring to early summer.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Cactus
Plant Care: Cacti (succulent plants with spines instead of true leaves): Remove dead or damaged stems. Prune as necessary to retain a desirable shape. Avoid overwatering.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 3-4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Green
Bloom Colors: Magenta
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 11
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
