Fully hydrated, a saguaro can way over 4,000 pounds. Did you know that its unique design allows it to self-shade from the intense summer sun.

Mature saguaros can weigh 3,200 to 4,800 pounds when fully hydrated, according to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. Over decades, saguaros can grow to 50 feet or more.

How much does a fully hydrated saguaro weigh? After a good amount of monsoon storms, a fully hydrated saguaro can weigh anywhere from 3,200-4,800 pounds. - Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum ...

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress.

The saguaro features a pleated surface which allows it to expand. The saguaro features a pleated surface which allows it to expand to contain all the water it needs: it can hold over a thousand ...