This is a saguaro cactus! It's a tree-like species of cactus

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This is a saguaro cactus! It's a tree-like species of cactus that can grow up to 25 arm-like branches with age, although some never grow arms and are called "saguaro spears". It's native to the deserts of Arizona, Mexico, and California, and it is one of the world's largest cacti. As a matter of fact, it's the defining plant of the Sonoran desert and one of the most prominent emblems of the American Southwest. It can reach heights of 40-60 feet, girths of more than 10 feet, and weigh 3200-4800 pounds! In April through June, it sprouts creamy white flowers which are pollinated by bees and bats. The flower is the state flower of Arizona. The cactus' red, edible fruit is believed by Native Americans to have magical powers to summon rain, and has as many as 4,000 seeds in a single fruit. All kinds of birds nest inside holes in the cacuts, which are large enough for a family of woodpeckers or finches to live inside unnoticed.

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