Botanical Name: Common Names:
Myrtillocactus geometrizans Bilberry Cactus, Whortleberry Cactus, Cacti,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Succulents & Cacti, Trees Dense, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Attractive hardy candelabra-like tree cactus with upright prickly blue-grey columnar branches. Short-lasting white flowers appear on the tips during summer. Suited for xeriscaping. Grows approx. 4.5m H x 5m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Cactaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Grey
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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