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We offer cactus plants that produce flavorful fruits. They are surprisingly winter hardy plants. They can be grown in the ground or in a pot. They of course need little water and good soil drainage.

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Breda Giant medlar / Quince
Catalog Number: D002

A native to Holland,this small, self fertile tree will grow to about 10 feet and display white flowers which produce a unique 1 inch fruit. When collected in the fall, they are then left to blett in a cool lighted place until soft and ripe. Enjoy the rich, apple cinnamon flavor scooped out with a spoon or make into a delicious jam.

Our price: $22.50
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Large Fruited Opuntia-Gal Pot
Catalog Number: D185
(Opuntia engelmannii) Like the cycloides cactus, but with red/purple, flavorful fruit that is twice as large. Enjoy the pretty yellow flowers. It grows to 4' tall and has blonde colored spines.
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Prickly Pear Cactus-Gal Pot
Catalog Number: D180
(Opuntia cycloides) This cactus is great for growing in a pot or in the ground. It is hardy and easy to grow. Use about 6' of pea gravel and little or no soil for drainage. It grows 5-7' tall, tallest in mild winter areas and has beautiful yellow flowers with a red throat and purple 3' long sweet fruit. The fruit is used to make jelly. Surprisingly, it thrives in the Pacific NW.
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