About This Product
Botanical Name: Opuntia basilaris
Common Name: Beavertail Cactus
A true cactus that spreads to form a low, shrubby fence. Gray-green cladodes are shaped like beaver tails. Barbed bristles poke out from widely spaced areoles. Showy, brilliant pink flowers in spring and summer are followed by prickly pear fruits. Native to North America, including California. Evergreen.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 2, 3, 7 - 24
Mature Height: 1 - 2 feet
Mature Width: 4 - 5 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
