Cacti
Mexican Fencepost
Marginatocereus marginatus
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Mexican fencepost serves as a bold dramatic accent. It also does well in containers. May be sold as Stenocereus marginatus. Note: previously classified as Pachycereus marginatus.
The Basics
Type: CactiSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 20°FWater: Very LowNative To: Southern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 10'Mature Width: 6'Mature Form: ColumnarFoliage
EvergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: White spinesWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: PinkSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: MediumIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15683180032b4ca6.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert