Cactus species unknown

cholla? are the bulbous projections on the end of the branches fruit? could it be some kind of prickly pear? must be very colourful in full blossom...Imagine a hedge of those cacti....sure wouldn't have any trespassers...lol.

Lori:

Cholla cactus do not grow this large...they are native to our area and usually stay below 3 feet / 1 meter tall. This cactus grows much taller to more than 10 feet / 3.5 meters. I'll remember the name soon...then I'll post it.

At the end of the branches are the flower which will turn into fruit.

A hedge of these...and for sure the trespassers would be feeling some spines. lol