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Opuntia engelmannii

Engelmann's Prikly Pear

Plant photo of: Opuntia engelmannii
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen shrublike cactus grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 8'. Pads are medium green and covered in white-gray spines. Showy yellow flowers appear spring to early summer and are followed by dark red fruits. Birds relish the fruits. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.