Tamarillo Live Plant ( Cyphomandra betacea)

Tamarillo, a small tree or shrub, is a member of the flowering plant Solanaceae family. It is most recognised for being the species that yields tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit. It is closely linked to the tomato even though it grows on a short, bushy tree. Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador are Andean nations that are home to this species. The plant expands swiftly and can grow as tall as 5 metres. Production peaks four years after it starts. The fruit is sweeter than a tomato and has a taste that is a cross between a tomato and a papaya. appreciates the upland setting. It prefers some shade so that it can grow more effectively.

Common Name: Tree tomato,  Blood fruit, Tomate de yuca, Tamamoro

Botanical Name: Cyphomandra betacea

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 1 to 2 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate