Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink] Part Shade/Shade golden indumentum that covers leaf

golden indumentum that covers leaf and stem of this evergreen shrublet

this Cistus introduction was collected in the Opuntia playground of SW Utah

a bit slow growing and offsetting so will remain within bounds for some time

evergreen tree

upwards of 3 inches of ruffled

Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink] Part Shade/Shade golden indumentum that covers leafA Cistus Nursery introduction. Our collection from the base of the mountain of the same name north of Arizonas grand canyon from a colony with superb variation in spine color. This nearly silver with spines tinted warm pink especially attractive when backlit; upright to 4 to 5 ft spreading 2 to 3 feet forming 1 to 3 central trunks. Spring to early summer chartreuse flowers followed by light golden fruit. Full sun well drained soil, supplemental summer