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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Up to 36 feet
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Color: White
Other: Yellowish white
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Flowering Tree
Will Naturalize
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Least Concern
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Common names
  • Candelabro
  • Chico
  • Cardon
  • Cardon Espinoso
  • Tenchanochtli

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