Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, white |
| Bloom time | Early Spring to Late Spring |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m |
| Spread | 4' to 12' / 1.20m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Columnar, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |