Mason Valley Cholla
NameMason Valley Cholla
Species NameCylindropuntia echinocarpa
Common NameMason Valley Cholla
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresspiny, segmented, woody base
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense, sharp spines covering segmented stems; pale yellow-tan flowers with vibrant green centers; characteristic of desert flora.
Description
This specimen is a flowering Cholla cactus, likely Cylindropuntia echinocarpa, displaying pale yellow-tan flowers with green centers and prominent, dense spines. It is shown in its natural desert habitat, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen.
