The Beaver Tail Prickly Pear is a southwest native often confused with the traditional prickly pear. However, there are big differences in growth and color, with the Beaver Tail Prickly Pear producing deep pink blooms throughout the summer.
Beaver Tail Prickly Pear will turn light purple during the cooler months, providing a unique seasonal change with a traditional-looking cactus. Moderately fast growers, Beaver Tail Prickly Pear Cactus usually grows to about 3 feet tall, and roughly 3-4 feet wide. The cactus is ideal for desert gardens, xeriscaping, or rock gardens and requires minimal water once established. It is highly drought-tolerant and can handle extreme heat and full sun exposure.
The name comes from the shape of the tightly clustered cactus leaves that grow out from the structure resembling an actual beaver's tail. This is one Arizona native that's best suited for full sun exposure, so don't worry about this cactus in the heat. Visit one of our huge nurseries and see these cacti for yourself! At Moon Valley Nurseries we offer free in-office design consultations with one of our many skilled nursery professionals, call to schedule your appointment today!
"I have a xeriscaped front yard and had to replace my Prickly Pear. Went to moon valley nurseries since they had the same thing closest to size. Looks like i never replaced the old one. "
The Hedgehog Cactus is a small succulent named after the animal, it resembles the shape of a hedgehog due to its short stems that slowly grow into a solid mount of spiny stems.
Named for its unmistakable shape and bright golden tint, the Golden Barrel Cactus grows well in any landscape.
Purple Prickly Pear Cactus are named for their color that has a purple tint to it and drought tolerant.
With the extreme heat and freezing temperatures of our desert climate, many of our desert acclimated trees, plants and cacti experience heat stress, freeze damage and yellowing.
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