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Tamarillo Lairds Large Red

• Botanical Name: Cyphomandra betacea

Popular subtropical tree for the home garden. Originally from Brazil and related to the ordinary tomato, the red-bronze egg-shaped fruits of this tree have an acid-free sweet taste, producing in 18 months. Use sheltered position to protect from winds and frosts. Heavy mulching will encourage good fruit set. Relatively short-lived so replace every 3 to 4 years.

Heirloom; 20-25 degrees; 14-21 days; 300cm height; Tender; 2.3; Transplant; 100 seeds; Fruit Crop.