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Diamond cholla, Branched Pencil Cholla
Cylindropuntia ramosissima
Spines may vary in size on this cholla but all are aggressive.
- Plant type: Cactus, Native
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 2–5 Feet
- Width range: 2–5 Feet
- Canopy value: 20 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Flower color: Red, Brown
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Brown
- Fruit season: Summer
- Design style: Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 25 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Southwestern US
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
- Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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