Opuntia engelmannii (Engelmann's Prickly Pear)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | engelmannii |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 120 - 180 cm |
| Spread | 3 - 4.5 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used an as accent plant or for barriers. |
| Propagation | By cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Oval or rounded and flattened. |
| Flower Description | Funnel shaped yellow or red flowers. |
| Fruit Description | 7.5 cm long by 2.5 wide egg-shaped edible fruit. |
Photographs
Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri.
Opuntia engelmannii var. rastrera.