Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii - Cactus Apple, Engelmann Prickly Pear (Plant)

A native prickly pear with round pads and bright yellow flowers. Fruits are larger and more edible than some other native Opuntia species. Plant Characteristics Family Name Cactaceae Species Name Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii Common Name Cactus Apple, Engelmann Prickly Pear Plant Type Cactus/Succulent Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 5ft. x 5ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution San Jacinto Mtns, e Peninsular Ranges, Desert Mountains; to NV, TX, Mexico Natural Habitat Desert scrub, dry oak woodland; 2,950'-4,920'