Red Tamarillo Seeds - Fruit Plant

Red Tamarillo is a fast-growing subtropical fruiting plant known for its upright branching habit and smooth oval fruits. The plant develops large soft green leaves and produces clusters of red egg-shaped fruits with a tangy-sweet flavor. It thrives in mild to warm climates with well-drained fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for home gardens, orchards, and container cultivation in frost-free regions.

Features

• Fast-growing subtropical fruiting plant
• Produces red oval tomato-like fruits
• Upright branching shrub growth habit
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards
• Adapted to mild warm climates
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for container growing in warm regions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum betaceum
• Common Name (US): Tamarillo / Tree Tomato
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Fruiting Exotic Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in frost-free climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering with regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6-12 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 feet apart