Fishhook Barrel not-pool-friendly Thrives in Arizona caliche and

Thrives in Arizona caliche and rocky soils with good drainage

and seasonal blooms provide ornamental interest in every season

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' Common Names Purple Leaf Plum

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Winter (Dec–Jan): Stays fully evergreen with bright red berries feeding songbirds

Fishhook Barrel not-pool-friendly Thrives in Arizona caliche andArizona's Iconic Native Barrel Cactus Curved Fishhook Spines & Yellow Blooms Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni) is the classic Arizona barrel cactus the one you see leaning toward the sun across the Sonoran Desert. Native to the Phoenix Valley and perfectly adapted to our extreme heat, this iconic species features distinctive curved fishhook spines and a crown of cheerful yellow flowers in late summer. It's as tough as desert plants come