Giant Prickly PearThe Largest Prickly Pear You Can Grow in Phoenix A Tree Form Cactus That Commands Attention Giant Prickly Pear (Opuntia robusta) is one of the most impressive cacti available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. This massive, tree form prickly pear can reach 1015 feet tall and 610 feet wide, with enormous blue green pads that dwarf every other Opuntia species. In spring, bright yellow flowers cover the upper pads, followed by large edible fruit in late

Water basin — create a 3–4 inch earthen ring to direct irrigation to roots

so wear gloves when pruning

If space is limited

Variegated Century Plant Details

Mulch — 2–3 inches of gravel or decomposed granite (never bark mulch)

Hardy in Zones 9–11 and drought-tolerant once established

How to Plant Lilac Vine

Red Yucca: evergreen structure and coral spikes to anchor the bed when Butterfly Bush is dormant

since soggy soil causes root rot

It is not a fit if you want a tidy evergreen hedge or a plant that holds its leaves and shape through a cold Valley winter

When grown on a trellis or fence

give standalone specimens 8+ feet of clearance