Tree Tomato, Red (Cyphomandra betaceae)

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The exotic egg-shaped Tree Tomato aka Tamarillo fruit can be used fresh in drinks or salads or eaten fresh out of hand. The soft, dense flesh of the Tamarillo is tangy and variably sweet, with a bold and complex flavor that may be compared to kiwifruit, tomato, guava, or passion fruit. The skin and the flesh closest to it has a more bitter taste and isn't usually eaten raw. The whole fruit can be preserved in many traditional ways. 

Tree Tomato is native to parts of Central and South America.  It's in the nightshade family of plants and prefers a subtropical-tropical climate but can be grown indoors. It can handle a bit of frost and continue to grow strong. This plant tolerates many soil conditions as long as it’s well draining, though compost-enriched soil is preferable for optimal growth.  It can handle temperatures as low as 28 degrees and can grow up to 10-18 feet tall! 

Plant Type:
Fruiting Shrub, Small Tree

Harvest Season:
Summer-Fall

Mature Size:
Up to 18 ft.

Soil & Moisture:
Fertile, light, well-draining soil.

Tree Tomatoes (both Red and Orange) need plenty of water (especially in extreme heat) as large, soft leaves transpire moisture quickly and fruit needs regular watering to develop well.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Our Tree Tomato is grown from seed and is capable of producing fruit within 2 years. 

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  • JC
    Jimmy C.
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 1-5
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Tree tomato

    Can’t wait to see fruit

  • WL
    Walter L.
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 10+
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Tree Tomatoe

    I still have them in the container you sent them in. It is so cold here, that I thought if I tried to plant now, they would die. I have them in my kitchen window and they seem to be doing just fine. They get the morning sun!

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