Cylindropuntia (Opuntia) acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver'
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'Hi Ho Silver' is a spectacular selection of the buckhorn tree cholla with glistening, silver-white spines.
Description:
Cylindropuntia (syn. Opuntia) acanthocarpa 'Hi Ho Silver' is a spectacular selection of the buckhorn tree cholla with glistening, silver-white spines that make a stunning display especially when backlit by early morning or late evening light. The upright branching stems are about two inches wide. Flowers are edible and red. Plants can reach 4-5 feet tall. Hardy to about zone 6b. On the West Coast, provide sharp winter drainage and protection from winter rain -- scree gardens or under overhangs of the house both work well. Elsewhere they can be planted out in the open but always in sharp drainage.
Common Name: Buckhorn Cholla
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour: White
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mojave, Sonoran, and Colorado Deserts.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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