Whipple cholla
Cylindropuntia whipplei
A cold-hardy, spiny desert shrub with vibrant yellow-green blooms.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 3-5 Ft.
- Height
- 1-5 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 3
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Cylindropuntia whipplei, known as Whipple Cholla, is a versatile cactus native to the high deserts of the American Southwest. It exhibits a variable growth habit, ranging from low-growing mats to upright shrubs reaching five feet in height. The plant features cylindrical stem segments covered in white spines. In late spring, it produces striking yellow-green flowers followed by bumpy fruit. This hardy species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for xeric landscapes.