Opuntia oricola
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Species Name: Opuntia oricola
Common Name: Chaparral Pricky Pear
- Native cactus with Orange-Reddish blooms! Recommended for coastal succulent gardens. Provides impenetrable barrier on slopes and along fence lines.
- Plant Family: Cactaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus
- Height by Width: 6' H x 4' W
- Growth Habit: Upright, multi-branched
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining, rocky
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to infrequent
- Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees F
- Flower Season: Spring/Summer
- Flower Color: Orange/Yellow/Red
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: South Coast, Channel Islands, Western Transverse Range, Western Peninsular Ranges, Baja
- Natural Habitat: Coastal sage scrub, chaparral from 1200-1500'
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