Saguaro

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

The saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the U.S. state of Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, a small part of Baja California in the San Felipe Desert and an extremely small area of California, U.S. The saguaro blossom is the state flower of Arizona. The common name saguaro came into the English language through the Spanish language, originating in the language of the Tohono O'odham native American nation.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub, Succulent

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

White, Cream

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Containers, Hedge

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky hills, plains

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub

Wildlife supported

Bats

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Saguaro cactus

Sources

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