Is it deer resistant?

Yes

Cactus Pear is deer resistant.

Opuntia

Deer: Rarely
Height: 20 ft (6.1 m)
Spread: 15 ft (4.6 m)
Zones: 3.5–12
Light: Full sun

Perennial
Shrub
Succulent

Cactus Pear (Opuntia)

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Also called Prickly Pear Cactus, Rabbit Ears Cactus, Tree Cactus

Perennial Opuntia

More details

Light: Full sun
Type: Perennial, Shrub, Succulent
Maintenance: Low
Growth: Medium
Bloom: Summer
Foliage: Evergreen
Features: Drought tolerant, Edible, Flowering, Native
Best uses: Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Houseplant, Mass planting, Naturalized

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