Mexican Fencepost
Marginatocereus marginatus
Mexican fencepost serves as a bold dramatic accent. It also does well in containers. May be sold as Stenocereus marginatus. Note: previously classified as Pachycereus marginatus.
THE BASICS
Type: Cacti
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 20°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Southern Mexico
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 10 feet
Mature Width: 6 feet
Mature Form: Columnar
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Dark green
Texture: White spines
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Pink
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Medium
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert