Opuntia robusta

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Silver Dollar Prickly Pear

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Silver Dollar Prickly Pear is a large species, growing to about 20' tall by 12' wide. Individual pads can reach 1' long by 8" across, and are generally heavily thorned. Yellow flowers are produced in the spring. These plants do best in full sun, and can survive on very little rainfall. Needs protection from any frost.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Constant

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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.