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Staghorn Cholla
Cylindropuntia versicolor
Another heavily branched cactus belonging to the 'cholla' family. Stems can turn purple with extreme heat or cold. Attractive burnt orange flowers precede bright yellow fruit. As with all cholla, keep away from traffic, clean up debris at base.
- Plant type: Cactus
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 4–8 Feet
- Width range: 3–7 Feet
- Canopy value: 20 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Orange, Yellow, Purple
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Yellow
- Fruit season: Summer
- Design style: Thorns/Spines
- Soil preference: Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Southwestern US
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
- Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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