Opuntia robusta
Silver Dollar Prickly Pear
Description
Silver Dollar Prickly Pear is a large species, growing to about 20' tall by 12' wide. Individual 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
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.