Austrocylindropuntia subulata

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Common Name:

Eve's Needles

Origin:

Peru, Argentina and Bolivia

Description:

Opuntia subulata

Andean tree cholla gets 12 feet tall in habitat but can reach 25 feet in Bay Area, tubular leaves, long spines. Creates a very effective living fence. The fruit often drop and root in place.

Characteristics:

Temperature: Hardy to 25F

Full Sun to Part Shade

Ultra Soil Blend

Low Water

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