OPUNTIA HAIRY #3 #5
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Botanical Name: Opuntia leucotricha
Mature Size: 6-10ft H, 6-8ft W
Light Requirement: Sun
Water Need: Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8 (15 to 20F) to 11 (above 40F)
Description: Adapted. Tall, shrubby prickly pear cactus of central and northeastern Mexico, Easily recognized by dense white hairs covering its young pads--giving it a distinctive fuzzy appearance. Older pads become smooth and woody as the plant matures. Yellow flowers, attractive to pollinators, in spring followed by red-purple edible fruit. Thrives in full sun with sharply drained soil and minimal water once established. Benefits from some protection during hard freezes. Handle with care -- spines and glochids are present beneath the hairs. Sculptural statement cactus for large xeric landscapes or bold specimen planting.
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- Price
- $35.00
- Part Number
- 6474
- Quantity Available
- Out of Stock
