Silver Cholla
SILVER CHOLLA
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa (=Opuntia)

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa is a species of cactus known by the common names silver cholla, golden cholla, and Wiggins' cholla. It was formerly named Opuntia echinocarpa.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Cacti
Hardiness: 25˚F
Water: Very low
Sun Exposure: Full sun
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Moderate
Average Size: 3’ H × 4’ W
Coverage: 13 ft.
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Greyish and yellowish with spines
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Light green to yellowish green
Flower Season: Spring through Summer
Fruit: Densely spiny, tan
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: Yes
Allergies: Unknown