pasacana tree cactus
Leucostele atacamensis
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size6 to 30 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Pasacana tree cactus (Leucostele atacamensis) is a succulent for borders, xeriscapes, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It is evergreen and drought tolerant. It grows from about 71 to 358 inches tall, with a spread of 12 to 36 inches.
Pairs well with American century plant, Narrow-leaf chalksticks, and White sage.