Unlike the other native barrel cactus Emory’s Barrel is bright red and has smaller thorns. Native barrel cactus are popular for revegetating open spaces and useful for attracting native wildlife since their fruits are a natural food source.
Ferocactus Emoryi (Emory Barrel)
Ferocactus Emoryi
Emory Cactus
Unlike the other native barrel cactus Emory’s Barrel is bright red and has smaller thorns. Native barrel cactus are popular for revegetating open spaces and useful for attracting native wildlife since their fruits are a natural food source.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Late Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 8' |
| Spread | 3' |
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| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Heat |
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