Echinocactus grusonii
Golden Barrel Cactus
Cactaceae
Cacti and succulents
ECHINOCACTUSNumerous kinds of large, cyclindrical cacti with prominent ribs and stout thorns. Many are native to the Southwest.
Echinocactus grusoniiBest known in gardens. A Mexican cactus of slow growth to 4 ft. high, 2 1/2 ft. in diameter. With age, often produces offsets to form clumps 6 ft. across. Showy, stiff, yellow 3-in. spines; yellow, 1 1/2 – 2-in. flowers at top of plant in summer. Protect from hard frosts. Water every couple of weeks in summer.
Echinocactus
Numerous kinds of large, cyclindrical cacti with prominent ribs and stout thorns. Many are native to t...
Keckiella
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Rhus lancea
Native to Africa. Slow grower 20 to 30 ft. tall, 20 to 35 ft. wide. Open, spreading habit; graceful, w...
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