Is This Cresting Saguaro Healthy?

Question

This cresting saguaro is in an HOA landscaping in Sahuarita AZ and appears to have been planted too close to larger Mesquite trees. It appears to be stunted and has a dark color appearance. Should it be relocated or the should the mesquite trees be either trimmed substantially or relocated?

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Answer 1

Saguaro cactuses almost always die when transplanted. That leaves trimming or removing the mesquite trees to allow more sun on the cacti.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/saguaro/saguaro-cactus-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mesquite/transplanting-mesquite-trees.htm