Can you help identify a bush?

There is a bush I've seen that I wish to identify so I can find such a bush to purchase. I've seen it grow maybe 10-15 feet tall. It does not have a trunk or a single point it grows out of the ground, instead it grows from a single 'stalk' - a bunch of these stalks grow closely straight up. They get flowers but the flowers are not thick and lush, they are random and seem to always be a pinkish or salmon color. The 'bush' has thorns but not like a rose - they are longer and sparse on the stems. The bush I have seen grows babies - they pop up in the lawn all over so it can be kept in check by mowing all around it. It doesn't grow up and out like a lilac, it just goes straight up and the top doesn't grow even. It makes a great privacy hedge - not too tall, not short, pretty much maintenance free except for mowing where you don't want it to grow. Can anyone help me figure out what it might be?

?2012-05-24T19:01:15Z

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It could be an Ocotillo plant. Fouquieria splendids.
http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/fouquieria-splendens-coachwhip.aspx

http://ashleighburroughs.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html

It would be a little easier in the future if we knew the zone or area you live in to help with identifying it. I'm only guessing based on your description. I hope this helps.

Anonymous2012-05-25T01:27:33Z

it would help if you could add a picture

?2012-05-25T02:17:42Z

trim it