Giant Saguaro Cactus Cereus gigantus Cactaceae
	Form: Cactus Tree Seasonality: Perennial Size: 60 feet high, 25 inches in diameter (approx.100 years) slow growing Flowers: White about 4 inches wide, appearing on the upper part of the stem and branches of mature plants (spring) Fruit: Edible red fruit Stems/Trunks: 12-24 blunt ribs with brown areoles about 3/4 inches apart, Range/Origin: Arizona, SW California and NW Mexico Hardiness: 25 degrees F. Comments: Low litter, Long thorns, very often damaged by wildlife CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun Water: Low Soil: Sandy, well drained soils Propagation: Seed Maintenance: Minimal
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