The Saguaro cactus, the largest cactus in America, is an impressive and majestic sight to behold, standing tall and proud.

The Saguaro Cactus is the largest cactus in the United States, reaching heights of up to 40 feet and Weighing up to 2 tons. These spiny, branch-like cacti can only be found in the Sonoran Desert, Which spans across southern Arizona, southeast California, and Western Sonora, Mexico. As a keystone species and desert indicator, these plants provide food and shelter for numerous animals.


The Saguaro National Park, located in eastern and Western Tucson in Arizona, Was established in 1994 to safeguard the Sonoran Desert landscapes that play a vital role in supporting the groWth of the Saguaro Cactus. The tWo districts of the park combined have an area of 91,327 acres.

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