Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia bigelovii

USDA Symbol:

CYBI9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes