Eastern prickly pear
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Eastern prickly pear is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 2.1 m
- Spread
- 1.8 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 25 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- Desert – dry
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Eastern prickly pear: how big does it get?
Eastern prickly pear (Opuntia compressa) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 2.1 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.8 m. Growth is medium.
Eastern prickly pear: what site does it need?
Eastern prickly pear tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range Desert – dry. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.
Eastern prickly pear: is it hardy?
Eastern prickly pear is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Eastern prickly pear: will it grow in Central Europe?
Eastern prickly pear is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Eastern prickly pear: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Eastern prickly pear. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Eastern prickly pear: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 3/10.
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