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.
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.
(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.
(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.