Opuntia engelmannii
Engelmann's Prikly Pear
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.