| Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 15 to 30 feet or more |
| Plant Spread: | 8-10 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Blue green to dull green cylindrical, segmented stems. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Dehiscent Other: 3-4 inch globose fruits are green, ripening to pinkish-red to red. At maturity the fruit splits open revealing the white pulp embedded with numerous black seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow to callous over for 7-10 days before planting. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Are you certain this C. hildmannianus? by mcvansoest | May 23, 2016 10:09 PM | 0 |
