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Transplanted Saguaro Life Expectancy: Same as Wild, If Not Overwatered

Average Lifespan of a Transplanted Saguaro?

Asks for average life expectancy after transplant.

Same as Non-Transplanted (300–350 Years Max)

Greg: transplanted saguaros live as long as wild ones, unless overwatered. Largest wild saguaros estimated 300–350 years old. No reliable aging method exists.

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