Cacti
Saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea
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Striking white blossoms serve as the state flower of Arizona. Flowers attract nocturnal pollinators, red fruits are enjoyed by birds. Shelters cavity-nesters. Consider mature size when deciding where to plant.
The Basics
Type: CactiSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 18°FWater: Very LowNative To: Sonoran DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: Very slowMature Height: 40'Mature Width: 10'Mature Form: ColumnarFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: Gray spinesWildlife
Birds Nocturnal pollinators Cavity-nestersFlowers
Flower Color: WhiteSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: LongIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15684087029c484d17936.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert