Some saguaros grow in rare formations called a cristate, or "crested" saguaro. Plants of the Sonoran Desert thrive around Ajo, including saguaros and ocotillos. Northern flickers, on the other hand, nest in riparian trees and very rarely inhabit saguaros. Buffelgrass outcompetes saguaros for water, and grows densely. In Southern Arizona saguaros begin flowering on approximately May 3 and peak on June 4. The Scorpions won their first championship in 1996 against the Mesa Saguaros. After the 2004 season, Bannister played for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League. Saguaros grow slowly from seed, and may only be tall after 2 years. Saguaros, which flourish in both districts of the park, grow at an exceptionally slow rate. Brown choose the name Sahuarita due to the preponderance of saguaros in the area. The Saguaros moved back to the Pacific Division. He played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League following the 2018 season. All-Star in 2016 for the Saguaros, returned after a one-year hiatus from the team. Saguaros may take between 20 and 50 years to reach a height of . It is also the home of the Arizona Fall League's Surprise Saguaros.