{"product_id":"opuntia-burbank-spineless-burbank-spineless-prickly-pear","title":"Opuntia ‘Burbank Spineless’ – Burbank Spineless Prickly Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' brings strong desert-style structure to a garden without the heavy spines of traditional prickly pear. Its broad, smooth blue-green pads build a sculptural branching form that works as a feature plant, while its exceptional drought tolerance makes it one of the easiest architectural cacti to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun and sharply drained soils, adapting well to sandy, rocky and dry low-fertility conditions. Suited to arid, inland, Mediterranean and coastal climates, Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' establishes quickly and develops outstanding drought tolerance once mature, asking very little in the way of watering or maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor xeriscaping, dry-climate gardens, cactus gardens and contemporary low-water planting designs, Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' delivers bold form and reliable performance. It is a popular choice for rural landscapes and modern low-maintenance gardens where structure matters and water is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' Prickly Pear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' actually spineless?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' was selected for its smooth pads and lacks the large spines of traditional prickly pear. It can still carry fine hair-like glochids, so light gloves are sensible when handling or pruning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow big does Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' typically reaches around 2 to 5 metres in both height and width at maturity, building a broad sculptural form. Its eventual size depends on climate, soil and how much room it is given to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' grows best in full sun with sharply drained sandy or loam soil. It suits arid, inland, Mediterranean and coastal gardens, and is well placed in xeriscapes, cactus gardens and dry feature beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow much watering does Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eWhile establishing, Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' benefits from occasional watering to support healthy root development. Once established it is highly drought-tolerant and performs reliably through prolonged hot, dry conditions with minimal supplementary water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDoes Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' tolerate frost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' is frost tolerant and can handle light to moderate frost once established, which makes it suitable for inland tableland gardens as well as warmer coastal and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDoes Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' produces yellow flowers through spring and summer, held along the edges of the pads, adding a seasonal display to its bold sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCan Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' grows well in containers with a free-draining cactus or succulent mix. Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between watering, particularly through cooler periods, as excess moisture can lead to root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat soil does Opuntia 'Burbank Spineless' prefer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eOpuntia 'Burbank Spineless' performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It tolerates poorer soils provided drainage stays excellent, but heavy clay and persistently wet ground should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46567274774727,"sku":"opuntia-burbank-spineless-30-33cm","price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46567274807495,"sku":"opuntia-burbank-spineless-40cm-45l","price":580.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/8SdXRKTEon.jpg?v=1779852623","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/opuntia-burbank-spineless-burbank-spineless-prickly-pear","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}