PLANTS OF TAMARILLO - SOLANUM BETACEUM
Small tree producing a fruit similar to tomato in shape and taste. The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. They contain A, C and E vitamins, magnesium, iron, potassium and phosphorus. It has been used against sore throat, flu and liver problems.
Fruit tree reaching 3-4m with oval and dark green leaves. Little white-pinky and clustered flowers. Edible orangey fruit looking like a tomato.
Requires sandy and well drained soils.
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| Foliage | Deciduous |
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| Foliage color | Green |
| Fruit color | Orange, Red |
| Hardiness | Non hardy |
| Plant use | Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Fruit production, Medicinal, Urban garden, Vegetable Garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade |
| Watering | Regular |
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