Eastern Prickly Pear - Pick Up Only
Pickup Only, price is for one large of two smaller cacti pads
(Opuntia humifusa)
This member of the Cactaceae family has a wide range that almost reaches Maine (there are wild populations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts). Like other cacti, its stem acts as a photosynthetic leaf and can survive freezing temperatures associated with our climate. Brilliant yellow/red flowers are produced in early summer and turn into an edible egg-shaped fruit. These are often turned into sweet treats, however the cactus pad is also eaten often as a meaty alternative. Like most cacti, eastern prickly pear produces both thorny spines and tiny irritating hairs. Be sure to use gloves when planting this beautiful and unique species.
Hardiness: Zone 4A-9A
Soil: Sandy and well drained
Light: Full Sun
Pickup Only, price is for one large of two smaller cacti pads
(Opuntia humifusa)
This member of the Cactaceae family has a wide range that almost reaches Maine (there are wild populations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts). Like other cacti, its stem acts as a photosynthetic leaf and can survive freezing temperatures associated with our climate. Brilliant yellow/red flowers are produced in early summer and turn into an edible egg-shaped fruit. These are often turned into sweet treats, however the cactus pad is also eaten often as a meaty alternative. Like most cacti, eastern prickly pear produces both thorny spines and tiny irritating hairs. Be sure to use gloves when planting this beautiful and unique species.
Hardiness: Zone 4A-9A
Soil: Sandy and well drained
Light: Full Sun
Pickup Only, price is for one large of two smaller cacti pads
(Opuntia humifusa)
This member of the Cactaceae family has a wide range that almost reaches Maine (there are wild populations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts). Like other cacti, its stem acts as a photosynthetic leaf and can survive freezing temperatures associated with our climate. Brilliant yellow/red flowers are produced in early summer and turn into an edible egg-shaped fruit. These are often turned into sweet treats, however the cactus pad is also eaten often as a meaty alternative. Like most cacti, eastern prickly pear produces both thorny spines and tiny irritating hairs. Be sure to use gloves when planting this beautiful and unique species.
Hardiness: Zone 4A-9A
Soil: Sandy and well drained
Light: Full Sun