Totem Pole Minor low-water or low spots in the

or low spots in the yard where water collects after monsoon rains across the Phoenix Valley

and resistance to compacted soils make it an outstanding choice for street tree and parking lot applications in Phoenix commercial landscapes

while the blooms provide a dramatic color contrast against boulders

Brazilian Pepper: dense evergreen shade tree for the screening end of a large yard

Totem Pole Minor low-water or low spots in theCompact Spineless Columnar Cactus Perfect Sculptural Accent for Phoenix Yards Totem Pole Minor (Lophocereus schottii f. monstrosus 'Minor') is a rare, spineless columnar cactus prized for its smooth, knobby texture and compact sculptural form. Smaller and more densely branched than its cousin the Totem Pole Major, this Minor variety forms tight clusters of bumpy, blue green columns that look like carved stone or abstract desert art. Native to Baja