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Neobuxbaumia scoparia

Scientific Name: Neobuxbaumia scoparia (Poselger) Backeb.
Synonym: Carnegiea scoparia, Cephalocereus scoparius, Cereus scoparius, Pilocereus scoparius
Family: Cactaceae

Neobuxbaumia scoparia at the Wallace's collection in Phoenix in April

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca, Veracruz)

Growth Habits: Tree-like, much branched, up to 40 feet tall (12 m); trunk 14 in. wide (35 cm); young stems 2-6 in. wide (5-15 cm) 12 to 15 ribs; 1 central spine black at first, 1 inch long (2.5 cm); 5-9 radials; older stems have larger areoles, longer spines

Blooming Habits:
Small reddish campanulate flowers; red globose fruit up to 1.2 inches long (3 cm); large shiny black seeds

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