Can this catus survive staying outdoors all year in north new jersey? Just wondering if it can take the winters.

I wouldn't gamble on it !
Looks like a succulent.
Ohh ! 😬 Freeze me !
I turn to mush along with snow !!!
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It looks like a species of prickly pear (a cactus, which is technically a sucuclent). I'd say no on the leaving it outdoors. The more spines present on a cactus, generally means it'd more able to handle cold (the spines help protect it). Yours is pretty naked for a lack of a better word. I'm not sure what cacti would do well in your NJ winters.

A lot of cactus will handle the cold - even being frozen for months at a time. There are native Prickly Pears growing all the way up into Canada. What they don't handle is a lot of moisture.

That said, your's is one that will drop dead the minute the temps hit about 35.

Now that we know it shouldn't stay outside, where to put it for the winter! Check with your local senior rec center. I run a travel office at a senior rec center and invite my seniors to bring in their over-winter tender plants. I always can find a window for them.
Katesgarden, zone 4b, michigan

What a cool idea Kate! I know a lot of greenhouses rent winter space but I've not met someone who is kind enough to take plants in and then care for them.

And to NGA