Cylindropuntia spp.

Basic information
Species type: 
Plant
Genus: 
Cylindropuntia
Species: 
spp.
Common names: 
cholla
Botanical family: 
Cactaceae
Climate information
Climate: 
cold temperate to tropical
Origin: 
Mesoamerica
Humidity: 
arid to semi-arid
Cultivation information
Cultivation: 
minor global crop
Form: 
cactus
Management: 
standard
Agroforestry services: 
living fence
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Description

Many species of cholla are hardy including C. imbricata, C. x davisii, and many more. See www.coldcacti.com for more. These are for very well-drained soils but many are hardy to zone 5! Extremely thorny. Flower buds an excellent okra-like vegetable.

Cylindropuntia whippleii:

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