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
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert