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Silver Cholla
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

This plant is also called 'Major Cholla', heavily covered in silvery colored spines. Most Silver Cholla look ragged in the wild but can become quite attractive in the landscape with regular care. Navada native.

• Plant type: Cactus, Native
• Maintenance level: Low
• Water requirement: Low
• Sun exposure: Full
• Height range: 2–4 Feet
• Width range: 3–5 Feet
• Canopy value: 13 ft²
• Growth rate: Slow
• Flower color: Yellow, Green
• Flower season: Spring
• Fruit color: Brown
• Fruit season: Summer
• Design style: Thorns/Spines
• Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
• Native location: Southwestern US and Mexico
• PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
• Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13
• USDA hardiness zone: 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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