Peruvian Old Woman groundcover Hardy to ~28°F — protect

Hardy to ~28°F — protect during hard freezes

The multi-trunk tree form provides vertical structure above lower accent plantings

and pool fences

Neither is excessive — the leaf litter is minimal compared to many other shade trees

rely on natural rainfall in fall and winter

Peruvian Old Woman groundcover Hardy to ~28°F — protectThe Softest, Most Elegant Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Landscapes Peruvian Old Woman (Espostoa melanostele) is a stunning columnar cactus wrapped in dense, silvery white wool that gives it an ethereal, soft appearance unlike any other desert plant. Native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador, this slow growing cactus forms tall, slender columns covered in flowing white hair that protects it from intense sun making it perfectly adapted to