Solanum betaceum
Tamarillo tomato
Tree tomato tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea) is a lesser-known plant in many regions but makes a very nice addition to the landscape The South American native is a small-growing shrub or semi-woody tree reaching heights between 10 and 18 feet (3-55 m) Tamarillo trees bloom in early spring, producing fragrant pink flowers These blooms will eventually give way to small, oval or egg-shaped fruit, reminiscent of plum tomatoes—hence the tomato tree’s name
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