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Pencil Cholla, Arizona Pencil Cholla
Cylindropuntia arbuscula
Cactus has many long thin green branches with sharp spines. As with all members of the 'cholla' family use discretion where planting, keeping away from walkways, children and pets. Native varieties can be found in southern Nevada.
- Plant type: Cactus, Native
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 6–10 Feet
- Width range: 2–4 Feet
- Canopy value: 7 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow, Orange
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Red, Orange
- Fruit season: Summer
- Design style: Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 30 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Central Arizona and Mexico
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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