Engelmann's Prickly Pear, Cactus Apple
Opuntia engelmannii
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3-5 × 4-8 |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | April-July |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Flat cladodes (pads) |
| Fruit | Red, plump |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-9000 ft. |
| Description | Engelmann's prickly pear is found throughout much of the state at a variety of elevations. Like most cacti it performs best given good drainage and plenty of sun. This is a bushy prickly pear which is typically wider than it is tall. Pads can be variable but are usually round and fairly thin, though sometimes pads can be elongated. Pads are a yellowish green with aereoles (bumps that house spines) in diagonal rows along the pad surface. A reliable prickly pear at almost any elevation in the state. |
