Fairy Castle Cactus colorful not a hedge

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sword-like leaves armed with prominent hooked teeth along every margin

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and keep the planting back from walkways and pool decks since mature columns carry spines

No water basin needed — prickly pears prefer water to drain away quickly

Fairy Castle Cactus colorful not a hedgeA Whimsical Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Desert Gardens Fairy Castle Cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) is one of the most charming and architecturally unique cacti you can grow in Phoenix. Its multiple columnar stems branch and cluster into a whimsical silhouette that resembles the turrets and towers of a fairy tale castle hence the name. This slow growing desert beauty rises 610 feet tall over time, adding vertical interest and character to any