Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia prolifera

USDA Symbol:

CYPR19

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes