Botanical Name: Common Names:
Solanum lycoperiscum Roma Tomato,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves and white star-like flowers in Spring followed by clusters of edible egg-shaped red fruit commonly know as Roma Tomatoes. Fruit flesh is red and juicy. Great for eating fresh, grilling or sauteing. Harvest fruit from mid-Summer.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, 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 Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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