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
No
Growth Vigour
-
Harvest Timing (NZ)
any
Fruit Size
Large
Flesh Colour
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Flavour Profile
Sweet, Tart
Notes
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