Cylindropuntia imbricata (Cholla) semi-evergreen humidity and poor soils

humidity and poor soils

Also known as Black Samson Echinacea

Flowers are slightly fragrant

rounded growth habit and typically grows to 4-6 ft tall

Foliage emerges bluish-green but rapidly turns burgundy-red

Cylindropuntia imbricata (Cholla) semi-evergreen humidity and poor soilsAlso known as Tree Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla. Cholla produces thick branches, bearing short white or light brown spines, with most stems high above the ground, supported by a strong central trunk. The violet flowers are followed by orange fruits that stay attached to the plant for many months. Cholla provides nesting sites especially for Cactus Wrens and Gila Woodpeckers. Cholla is low maintenance, drought tolerant and provides winter interest.