Also known as the Tree Tomato is a very quick growing small tree that bears heavy crops of red sub-acid succulent fruit. Prefers a sheltered spot with well drained soil.

Currently approx 2m

Subtropical, Warm Temperate

Grown FromSeedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasSA, WA

Water RequirementsFrequent Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil TypePerfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsJune, July, August, September, October, November, December