Cylindropuntia (Opuntia) imbricata ‘Guadalupe’
Cylindropuntia imbricata is an extremely hardy and ornamental cholla cactus from the US and Mexico forming small, branched trees.
Cylindropuntia (Opuntia) imbricata ‘Guadalupe’ is a Cistus Nursery introduction from 6500 feet elevation in the Guadalupe Mountains along the border of Texas and New Mexico. It forms a small, rounded tree to about 6 feet tall with bright green stems that can develop a bluish tint. Plum coloured flowers in early summer become yellow fruit. Hardy to at least zone 6 and probably zone 5. On the west coast, provide sharp drainage and protection from winter rain — scree gardens or under overhangs of the house both work well. Elsewhere they can be planted out in the open but always in sharp drainage.
Common Name: Tree Cholla
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Yellow
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geographical Origin: North America
