desert plants

Pricing Tier:

$$

Growth Rate:

Fast

Water Needs:

Low

Sunlight:

Full sun

Size at Maturity:

6–15 ft tall, 6–12 ft wide

Plant Highlights:

• Large, tree-form cactus with edible pads (nopales) and fruit (tunas)
• Excellent for large-scale screening or natural fencing
• Bright yellow-orange blooms in spring
• Requires little maintenance once established
• Spiny and best used away from paths