Solanum betaceum
Also known as: Tamarillo
This here small tree is in the tomato family and it appears to have originated in the Andes and it’s now grown widely in South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia as a food source. The flower is always lavender-pink, but the fruit can be yellow, purple, orange, or red depending on the tree. The oval fruit is about the size of a Roma tomato, and it has a recognizable tomato taste, though it’s somewhat milder and tarter.
It’s a half woody tree and shallow rooted, so even in its native habitat it can be short lived and vulnerable to wind damage. As a subtropical, it needs sun, regular watering, and perhaps because of its mountain heritage, good drainage is a must though it is not tolerant of drought stress.
Zone 9-11: Can be grown outdoors year-round, though mature plants can tolerate brief periods of temperatures into the 30sF. Colder climates: In zones below 9, it must be grown in a pot and brought indoors for the winter, or grown as an annual.
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