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Opuntia robusta

Silver Dollar, Giant Prickly Pear C

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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. Blue green 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. It needs protection from any frost. Fleshy, barrel shaped, pink or purple fruit follow the flowers. Fruit is edible.

 

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.