Red Tamarillo

Other Common Names: Tree Tomato, Tomato Fruit, Andean Tomato

Red Tamarillo is a fast-growing small fruit tree from the nightshade family, producing bright red egg-shaped fruit with rich, tangy-sweet pulp. The fruit is best when fully ripe and can be eaten raw, scooped out with a spoon, or cooked into jams, sauces, and chutneys. Its tropical taste is often compared to passionfruit crossed with tomato and guava. A favourite among backyard growers for its high productivity and fast return from seed.

It prefers a sheltered spot, protected from frost and wind, and benefits from regular feeding and watering. Perfect for pots or small garden spaces.

Features:

Ideal Prune Height Range: 1.5–3 m

pH Growing Conditions: 5.5–6.8

Shade or Full Sun: some shafe, sheltered

Minimum Pot Year 5: 30 L

Time to Fruit Age: 18 months from seed

Interesting Notes: Fruit ripens in cool months, responds well to pruning, can be espaliered

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