Dragonfruit - Purple newPurple dragonfruit plant aka pitaya, currently approx 50 70cms with well established roots and new growth. Will start to fruit in 1 2 years. It is a cactus and requires very little water, so is great for the lazy gardener. This is a climbing self attaching cactus, so needs to grow next to some kind of support such as a fence, wall or tree. The fruit has a crisp texture and a mild flavour and looks amazing in fruit salad. Please be aware that this is
Sun or Shade
easy maintenance
Currently approx 30-50cms and grows 2-5m high
This deciduous vine has large lime green leaves and produces bunches of swollen
They are very tough
They are therefore a great companion tree to plant with a Washington navel or a Navelina for an extended fruiting season of navel oranges
It’s these shoots that are used to make cinnamon
The tree is highly ornamental with pretty pink blossoms and bright green leaves
An excellent early variety
A very ornamental small bushy tree bearing egg shaped green skinned fruit that have a pleasant flavour
so can be eaten when still hard
chickpeas or beans