Buckthorn cholla

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

Plant type:
Cacti
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Cover:
Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:

Location

Min elevation:
500
Max elevation:
5000
Counties:
Clark

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Establishment:
High,
Low
Lifespan:
Long,
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available from nurseries
Notes:
Growing by seed can take 5-6 years versus using a stem cutting that takes roughly 6 months to establish

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