Branched Pencil Cholla
Pencil Cholla
Diamond Cholla

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Plant type:
Cacti
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Cover:
Moderate,
Low

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:

Location

Min elevation:
100
Max elevation:
4000
Counties:
Clark,
Esmeralda,
Lincoln,
Nye

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Low
Lifespan:
Long,
Moderate
Survival:
High

Ecological

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

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available,
Available from nurseries

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