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Tamarillo is a compact tree producing clusters of sweet fruit. Fruit turns yellow, red or orange when ripe.

TAMARILLO (tree tomato)

Botanic name

• Cyphomandra betacea

Growth form

• small, branching tree to three metres high and two metres wide
• broad, soft leaves

Edible part

• oval-shaped, sweet tasting, red or yellow fruit
• eaten raw or made into jam

Growing + harvesting

• propagation
  • from seed
  • self-pollinating
• growing:
  • frost free climate
  • moderately shade tolerant - can use as understorey planting; will also grow in full sun
  • usually fruits within two years

Centre of diversity

• South America.

PAGE UPDATED... Friday, 16 December 2005