Cacti
Engelmann's Prickly Pear
Opuntia engelmannii
Large, dark red fruits attract birds and other wildlife.
The Basics
Type: CactiSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Very LowNative to southwestern US, northern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 4'Mature Width: 8'Mature Form: Shrub-likeFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: White-gray spinesWildlife
Birds Other wildlifeFlowers
Flower Color: Yellow, showySeason: Spring to early summerComments
Litter: LowThorns: MediumIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Native
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert