| Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 30 to 40 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
