Buckhorn Cholla
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
This cactus makes an effective security barrier. Also try Optunia imbricata, O. spinosior, and O. versicolor. Note: previously classified as O. acanthocarpa.
THE BASICS
Type: Cacti
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 10°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Sonoran, Mojave Deserts
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 4 feet
Mature Width: 5 feet
Mature Form: Shrublike
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Yellow spines
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Red to yellow
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Medium
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Carol Ward, Carol Ward