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Garambullo |
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Padrenuestro |
Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | Up to 12-16 feet |
Plant Spread: | Up to 15 feet |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Apr 4, 2019 9:48 PM Blue-green candelabra-shaped cactus tree from the Chihuahuan Desert, central and southern Mexico. May be wider than tall. Stems are about 4 inches in diameter and blue-green, often branching heavily, with 5-6 ribs, 1 central spine, 5-9 radial spines. Old plants develop strong, woody trunks and may retain dozens of branches. The flower is greenish white and just over an inch wide. More than one flower may be produced per areole. The fruit (garambullo) is a purple berry about half that size, prized for its great deliciousness. [ Reply to this comment | |
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