Cylindropuntia imbricata (Cholla) semi-evergreen Foliage emerges bluish-green but rapidly

Foliage emerges bluish-green but rapidly turns burgundy-red

Also known as Black Samson Echinacea

including poor drainage

If winter is particularly mild and it does not die to the ground

humidity and poor soils

Cylindropuntia imbricata (Cholla) semi-evergreen Foliage emerges bluish-green but rapidlyAlso known as Tree Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla. Cholla produces thick branches, bearing short white or light brown spines, with most stems high above the ground, supported by a strong central trunk. The violet flowers are followed by orange fruits that stay attached to the plant for many months. Cholla provides nesting sites especially for Cactus Wrens and Gila Woodpeckers. Cholla is low maintenance, drought tolerant and provides winter interest.