Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

USDA Symbol:

CYEC3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal portions after fire; stems readily regenerate from fallen joints.

Propagation & Germination