Xerophyte

Description

The standard Myrtillocactus geometrizansSN|8050]]SN|8050]] is a highly branched columnar candelabra like tree cactus that creates a dense growth of stems growing closely together. In nature grows up to 4.5 m tall, with the crown reaching up to 5 m in width.

Note

There are several crested clones of Myrtillocactus geometrizansSN|8050]]SN|8050]] that have a tendency to fan out, some will form stable crests while others (the more common) just cluster over one another. Regardless, both types make for a spectacular landscape attraction.

Flowers

Rather smaller (2.5-3.7 cm) in relation to stem, greenish white.

Blooming Season

March. Starts blooming when it is about 60 cm tall.

Spines

Each areole may have up to 5-9 spines, but generally they have 3-5 spines about 5-12 mm long. Some spines but not awful.

Stem

Glaucous (blue grey) Up to 7-10 cm thick. They have 5-8 ribs that are approximately 2.5 cm in depth with areoles about 2.5 cm apart.

Fruits

Very sweet, edible, dark red, oblong fruits 8-20 mm in diameter.