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Saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea
The towering icon of the Sonoran Desert, providing critical habitat for birds and nocturnal pollinators alike.
Features
Iconic columnar formNocturnal white bloomsWildlife habitatArizona state symbol
Best Uses
SpecimenNatural landscapeHeritage planting
Ecological Value
Attracts
nocturnal pollinatorsbirds
Wildlife Value
nesting birdsbats
Quick Stats
Water NeedsHigh
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size40 ft H × 10 ft W
Growth Rateslow
Maintenancelow
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonLate spring
Bloom ColorWhite
Litter Levellow
Thornslarge
Native RegionSonoran Desert
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.