Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii

Engelmann's prickly pear has large, dark red fruit that attracts birds.

THE BASICS

Type: Cacti

Sun: Full/reflected sun

Hardiness: 10°F

Water: Very Low

Native to: Sonoran, Chihuahuan Deserts

GROWTH RATE

Growth Rate: Moderate

Mature Height: 4 feet

Mature Width: 8 feet

Mature Form: Shrublike

FOLIAGE

Evergreen

Color: Medium green

Texture: White-gray spines

WILDLIFE

Birds

FLOWERS

Flower Color: Yellow showy

Season: spring, summer

COMMENTS

Litter: Low

Thorns: Medium

Allergenic: No

Irritation: None

Native Plant
Attracts Wildlife
Rabbit-Resistant
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