Golden Torch not-colorful vertical screening and fit better

vertical screening and fit better in narrow spaces

Mulch — 2–3 inches of bark or gravel mulch to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature

and extended dry spells

Avoid planting in peak summer — while established Windmill Palms handle heat

The worst outcome of inadequate summer water is foliage color fade — the tree rarely dies from summer heat alone in Phoenix

Golden Torch not-colorful vertical screening and fit betterFast Growing Golden Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Landscapes The Golden Torch (Echinopsis spachiana, syn. Trichocereus spachianus) is one of the fastest growing columnar cacti available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Its bright green stems glow golden in sunlight thanks to dense amber yellow spines, and mature plants produce showy white nocturnal flowers in spring. Growing 510 feet tall in tight upright clusters, the Golden Torch creates vertical drama