A look at the spectacular saguaro blooms around Tucson
Saguaros, as if following the lead of other native desert plants, are putting on a spectacular bloom this spring in deserts and neighborhoods around Tucson.
Enjoy it — because this doesn’t happen every year.
Saguaro in bloom
A saguaro in bloom along the trail. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Tall saguaro
Tall saguaros with milky white blooms grace the Sarasota Trail. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros on Sarasota Trail
Saguaros are blooming along the Sarasota Trail. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaro splendor
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Close view of saguaro bloom
The large number of blooms is impressive because each flower found on a saguaro lasts just one day.
Multiple blooms
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaro flowers
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros in bloom
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Spectacular bloom
Saguaros, with their milky white flowers and buds waiting to open, are in bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts.
Palo verde blooms
Palo verde blooms on a slope with saguaros. -- Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Multiple blooms
This tall saguaro is sporting multiple blooms. -- Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Stars
Brilliant bloom
Saguaros are blooming brilliantly in parts of the Tucson Valley. -- Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Stars
Saguaros and blooms
Saguaros and brittlebush in bloom add to the scenic beauty of the Rincon Valley beyond the Saguaro National Park entrance. But beauty can turn into beast during fire season.
Blooming saguaro
A saguaro blooms in the Catalina Foothills. Blooms can be unpredictable, but peak blooms usually occur from mid-May to mid-June.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson
Saguaros are on a blooming binge in Sabino Canyon northeast of Tucson. Photo taken on May 13, 2016.
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