Cyphomandra betacea, also known as the tree tomato, or tamarillo, is a small evergreen and fast-growing tree, that originates from several regions of South America, including Peru and Chile.
This small tree has large heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers that are borne into clusters, and red, orange or yellow edible fruits.
The tomato tree is frost-hardy to 26°F to 28°F (-2°C to -3°C), and will best be grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer.
The tree tomato has an evergreen foliage. The leaves are heart-shaped and large. They can reach 12 in (30 cm) long.
Cyphomandra betacea has small white to light pink fragrant flowers, that are borne into clusters.
The tamarillo is an egg-shaped fruit, that has a smooth yellow, orange or red skin. The fruit may reach 4 in (10 cm) long. Flesh is soft, juicy, and yellow to orange-red. This fruit can be eaten fresh, but the skin should be avoided, as it has an unpleasant flavor. The tamarillo can also be cooked or preserved..
Cyphomandra betacea requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The tree tomato needs a well-drained and fertile ground.
Under glass, the tomato tree is highly susceptible to white flies.
Photos of tree tomato |
Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 4.00 m
Width 2.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, pink
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, seeds The tomato tree can be easily propagated by seeds, or half-woody cuttings. It is to be noted that while seeded trees will generally turn into higher and more erect trees, cuttings will develop into smaller and bushier plants.A tamarillo contains numerous small, dark and flattened seeds.
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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