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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiavelutina

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)

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Species

velutina (vel-oo-TEE-nuh)

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Synonym

Opuntia affinis

Opuntia nelsonii

Opuntia velutina var. affinis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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