Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)
Family: Monimiaceae
The saguaro is perhaps the world's most dramatic cactus species, developing into large trees over centuries of growth. Its slow growth limits its use as a garden plant, but it can be found in many botanical garden collections. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Tags:
amazing, drought tolerant, succulent, sun, tree, xerophytic
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large tree for USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. Grows best in full sun with low moisture.
Size: Reaches 10' to 45' (3 m to 14 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 15' (1.8 m to 4.6 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.
Size: Reaches 10' to 45' (3 m to 14 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 15' (1.8 m to 4.6 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.