Botanical Name: Common Names:
Solanum betaceum Tamarillo, Tree Tomato,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen tree or shrub with dark-green leaves and pink star-like flowers are followed by edible round red fruit commonly know as Tamarillo. Fruit flesh is orange-coloured and tangy. Great for eating fresh or using to make chutney or jam. Grows approx. 3m H x 2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Black Spot, Caterpillars, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Solanceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year, Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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