Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia arbuscula

USDA Symbol:

CYAR14

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from base after low-severity fire; not fire-dependent.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after warm stratification; sow in well-drained soil mix.