Cactaceae. Pitaya (Stenocereus griseus)

Family: Cactaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Stenocereus griseus is an evergreen Tree growing to 7 m (23ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bats. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour. — The fruits are edible and have a good taste.; A delicious flavour.; The fruits are around 5cm in diameter, spiny when immature.; Immature fruits have spines on them, but these are lost as the fruit ripens.

Habitat & North American Range

Tropical deciduous forest and xerophyllous scrub with Prosopis. (Zone 10)