Erect Pricklypear

Scientific Name: Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Cactaceae / Opuntia Mill./ Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw.

Erect Pricklypear
General Information
Usda SymbolOPDI3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsOPDI3

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)30
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Minimum29
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee9
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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