Saguaro National Park, AZ · Wild n Wonderful Wanderer

The saguaro is the largest cactus in the U.S., commonly reaching 40 feet tall and weighing more than 6 tons, with arms that typically don't appear until the plant is 50 to 70 years old. Saguaro National Park protects large stands of them, forming a genuine saguaro forest.

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The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the US, and can reach 40 feet tall. Source ↗
A saguaro's arms normally begin to appear at 50 to 70 years of age. Source ↗
Saguaros typically live 150 to 175 years, some over 200. Source ↗
A full-grown saguaro can weigh more than 6 tons. Source ↗
The park has large stands of saguaro cactus that form a saguaro forest. Source ↗

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