Tamarillo

Tamarillo growing plant of the genus Solanum also known as Tomato tree, Tamarillo perennial the life is 5-10 year evergreen- semi-deciduous plant that grow as shrub‎ or small tree and also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic mediterranean, subtropical, climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+

Flower color pink and grow in clusters, fruit is egg shape

Tamarillo fruits

Fruit color can be: red, orange, the peel can be clear or with strips and the size 5-10 cm, taste remind little bit the taste of tomato

Tamarillo for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Tamarillo growing and care:

More than 5C (recommend more than one tree)

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary use vegetative reproduction in Tamarillo?
No, but possible

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Very sensitive

Planting season:
Spring / Summer

Pests and diseases:
Aphids, nematods

Pruning season:
Winter

How to prune:
Not to let it run to high better design it as small tree

Size of the plant?
2-5 m, 6-15 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower
Pink flowers that grow in clusters

Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies

Edible fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Summer

Fruits pests or diseases:
Fruit fly, birds

What can be done with big quantities of Tamarillo fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams

Work requirements on the fruit:
Cover the tree with net, or something against fruit fly

How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-3 years

Scientific name:

Solanum betaceum