Saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea
The saguaro features red fruits that are enjoyed by birds and striking white blossoms that serve as the state flower of Arizona. Tip: be sure to consider this cactus' mature size.
THE BASICS
Type: Cacti
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 18°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Sonoran Desert
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Very slow
Mature Height: 20 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet
Mature Form: Columnar
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Gray spines
WILDLIFE
Birds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: White showy
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Long
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert