Organ PipeArizona's Iconic Organ Pipe Cactus for Phoenix Landscapes Arizona Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) is one of the Sonoran Desert's most recognizable native columnar cacti. Named for its cluster of tall, pipe like stems that rise from a single base, this striking cactus grows slowly into a dramatic multi armed specimen that can reach 1520 feet tall. Tough, drought tolerant, and perfectly adapted to the extreme heat of Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler,

Space plants 3–4 feet apart for groupings

Desert Milkweed — Essential butterfly host plant

It is drought-tolerant in caliche soil with drainage

and reddish-brown marginal teeth

It's one of the hardiest large aloes for the Valley

and tiny leaves may flush along the stems after rain

most trees settle into the 25–30 foot range at maturity

A 1-gallon plant will reach its full rosette size within 1–2 years and begin producing offsets (pups) by year 2–3

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Agave Sisalana Variegated — a striking variegated agave that adds bold color contrast to desert gardens

and structures

it's quite drought-tolerant and can thrive on deep watering every 10–14 days in summer