Asunta 5

Store: Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard • Moorpark, CA, US

1 cutting of any available variety in the Orchard. Asunta 5 (or A5) is a popular series of dragon fruit hybrids, known for their large size, intense sweetness (high Brix scores), and complex, often berry-like flavors, created by crossing Tricia with Asunta 4 by Edgar Valdivia; different varieties like A5 Ventura, Paco, and Sunset Sherbet offer unique traits, from vibrant magenta flesh to white flesh with melon notes, with minimal tartness and firm, crunchy textures. Key Characteristics Flavor Profile: Predominantly sweet, often with mixed berry, guava, melon, or lychee notes, and very little acidity or tartness. Texture: Firm, crunchy, and juicy. Size: Fruits are generally large, often exceeding 1.5 pounds. Varieties: Includes A5 Ventura (big fruit, sweet), A5 Paco (deep magenta flesh, complex flavor), A5 Sunset Sherbet (mixed berry), and A5 Yellow (white flesh, melon/lychee). Parentage: A hybrid of Selenicereus guatemalensis (Tricia) and Selenicereus stenopterus (Asunta 4).