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 ...

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.

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 ...

The saguaro cactus stood along the steep Calloway Trail, according to an Aug. 12 Facebook post. It’s not known exactly when it fell, only that it was recent, Arizona State Parks officials said.