| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Green leaves present only on emerging growth. They are replaced by spines (modified leaves) on mature growth. |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed Other info: Fruit can take root and form a new plant without having to use its seeds; needs neutral soil pH |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Cane Layering Offsets Other: Easy to root from stem segments |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |
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