| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Leaves: | Other: Green leaves present only on emerging growth. They are replaced by spines (modified leaves) on mature growth. |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Green Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Fruit can take root and form a new plant without having to use its seeds; needs neutral soil pH |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Easy to root from stem segments |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |
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