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Tree Cholla
Cylindropuntia imbricata
In the United States:
Native
· also called cane cholla, walking stick cholla, chainlink cactus
Bees visit the vivid magenta to purple flowers for nectar and pollen. Blooms in late spring through summer on a cold-hardy, drought-tolerant tree-like cactus with cylindrical stems. Low-maintenance but handle with care due to barbed spines.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–August |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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