Elisa Dragon Fruit

Introducing a new variety named Elisa! This variety was created by Hybridizer Diego!

It’s a hybrid Cross Between Hana x Lisa. Produces delicious and abundant magenta red flesh 1 lb size Fruit. Taste is super sweet more like an enhancement of Lisa.

Origin: A Hylocereus polyrhizus variety native to Nicaragua.

Appearance: Deep red skin and dark red flesh, sometimes featuring a powdery coating (pruina) to protect against sun.

Flavor Profile: Sweet and complex, with a "strawberry-raspberry" taste accompanied by a subtle tartness.

Growing Traits: Highly productive, vigorous grower, and heat-tolerant

Pollination: It is self-sterile, meaning it requires cross-pollination from another variety to set fruit.

Size: Produces medium-sized fruit averaging around 1 pound

About the Creator: Diego is a recognized dragon fruit hybridizer and enthusiast in the Southern California community, particularly known for his collaborations with other growers like Tom Lynch of Oceanside Dragon Fruit and Paco Frausto. He is the creator of several unique and highly sought-after varieties, often characterized by their excellent flavor profiles and ability to produce "winter crops" that ripen during the cooler months