This large spiky shrub is common in the Sonoran desert of Baja California, Mexico. Long, spiny branches often referred to as "canes" arise from a short thick trunk. Mature plants average about 8-12 feet in height, with a 8 foot spread. The small green leaves that line the branches are drought-deciduous, but will remain on the plant with supplemental irrigation. Bright red tubular flowers borne in clusters decorate the cane tips in the spring, attracting hummingbirds. Plant in well drained soils.
Fouquieria diguetii (Palo Adan)
Fouquieria diguetii
Palo Adan
This large spiky shrub is common in the Sonoran desert of Baja California, Mexico. Long, spiny branches often referred to as "canes" arise from a short thick trunk. Mature plants average about 8-12 feet in height, with a 8 foot spread. The small green leaves that line the branches are drought-deciduous, but will remain on the plant with supplemental irrigation. Bright red tubular flowers borne in clusters decorate the cane tips in the spring, attracting hummingbirds. Plant in well drained soils.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 10' - 12' (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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