Apache War ClubThe Toughest Densely Spined Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Apache War Club (Bergerocactus emoryi) is a striking, densely spined columnar cactus native to coastal Southern California and Baja California. Known for its thick golden yellow spines that completely cover the stems, this cactus forms clumps of upright to slightly arching columns that reach 36 feet tall. Hardy, drought tolerant, and adapted to extreme heat, Apache War Club thrives across

so a pool skimmer helps during bloom season

Can Sissoo Tree handle Phoenix's extreme summer heat

The tubular orange flowers are perfectly designed for hummingbird feeding and bloom from summer through early fall

Navel Orange thrives in full Phoenix sun with deep

and the orange-red bloom spikes add seasonal color

Unlike its thornier cousins

Planted in a row 15–20 feet apart

and Red Bird of Paradise for a spring hummingbird garden that peaks from March through May

with months to root before summer

If summer planting is unavoidable

Its tolerance for heavy pruning means you can keep it at any height you want — from 6 feet to its full 20-foot potential

10 to 15 ft clearance 1 Estate or collection grouping 10 to 15 ft apart 3 Cardon Season-by-Season in Phoenix