Golden Barrel plants Desert Spoon: A larger silver

Desert Spoon: A larger silver rosette that gives dramatic scale contrast behind the compact Tiger Aloe

Shaded Rock Garden & Understory Planting

Frost is rarely a concern in the Phoenix Valley

Let the soil dry between waterings

The fruits that follow attract desert birds

Golden Barrel plants Desert Spoon: A larger silverThe Iconic Golden Barrel Cactus for Phoenix Desert Landscapes Echinocactus grusonii (Golden Barrel Cactus) is the most recognizable barrel cactus in the world and one of the best performing landscape plants in the Phoenix Valley. Its perfectly spherical form, dense golden spines, and bulletproof toughness make it the go to accent for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and modern desert designs across Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert. Once established,