| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 14 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Leaves drop during drought conditions and will be deciduous when temperatures drop below 40ºF. |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Other: 1 to 4 inch long fleshy, funnel shaped fruits ripening to yellow or ornage and containing several small glossy black, disc shaped seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Pink Red |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Tea Raw |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monoecious |
