Cultivar Tamarillo

Bold Gold

Solanum betaceum

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Description

aka Tree Tomato Sumptuous large golden fruit that are lovely and sweet (not as tart as the red ones) Small Harvest any time from April to September, dependant on regular picking and when you prune. Prefers well drained, sheltered site in full sun. Semi-evergreen. Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green.

Characteristics

Plant Habit

Tree Multi Branched

Self Fertile

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Growth Vigour

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Harvest Timing (NZ)

any

Fruit Size

Large

Flesh Colour

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Flavour Profile

Sweet, Tart

Notes

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