Cactus ID?

Cold Hardy Desert Area

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Islander

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This cactus does is not affected by winter moisture. Can anyone identify this specimen located in Victoria, BC?

There should be more palms at English Bay.

Posted : 20/01/2008 3:23 pm

Alchris

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It could be Opuntia basilaris( beavertail cactus).

Allen

You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps

Posted : 20/01/2008 6:35 pm

Paul Ont

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I think it is probably Opuntia phaeacantha. It grows equally well here in zone 4b/5a!
Allen, if you want to try a few pads in Edmonton, let me know this spring!

Posted : 21/01/2008 1:50 am

Alchris

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Thanks for the offer Paul.

I'll contact you in the spring.

Allen

You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps

Posted : 21/01/2008 4:31 am