Fishhook Barrel shrubs & flowering plants Cercidium praecox) Common Names Palo

Cercidium praecox) Common Names Palo Brea

Palo Brea — A closely related species with a distinctive sculptural form and yellow spring flowers

Palo Brea produces showy bright yellow flowers each spring

Handles full reflected heat off walls and pavement with very little water

The Cutest Desert Cactus for Phoenix Patios and Rock Gardens — White-Dotted Pads That Pop

Fishhook Barrel shrubs & flowering plants Cercidium praecox) Common Names PaloArizona'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