Buckhorn Cholla

Buckhorn Cholla Exhibit, 1995

The name is pronounced CHOY-uh. It is also known as tree cholla and deerhorn cholla. It is a member of the Cactus Family.

• Most specimens along the drive are 3-4′ in height but they can grow as high as 15′.
• Blooms in May with organge, brown, yellow or red flowers.
• Produces a small pear-shaped fruit which remains attached during the winter. The plants stems are covered with sharp spines that are gray to purplish in color.