Italian Tree Tomato Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Italian Tree Tomato is a fast-growing fruiting shrub valued for its upright growth habit, attractive foliage, and clusters of egg-shaped fruits. It is commonly grown in home gardens, raised beds, large containers, and small orchards in warm climates. The plant performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for subtropical and mild temperate regions, Italian Tree Tomato provides vigorous seasonal growth and productive fruiting under favorable growing conditions.

Features

• Fast-growing fruiting shrub with an upright growth habit
• Produces clusters of egg-shaped fruits
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, large containers, and small orchards
• Adaptable to warm and mild temperate growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for home gardens and edible landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum betaceum
• Common Name (US): Tamarillo (Tree Tomato)
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit Seed
• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub to small tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 14–28 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 8–15 ft tall, 6–10 ft spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–10 ft apart