tree tomato
Solanum fallax
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pinkish-white
Notes
Tree tomato (Solanum fallax) is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. The plant data lists no garden uses. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It bears pinkish-white blooms in mid to late spring and can reach 10 to 15 feet tall.
Pairs well with Primrose jasmine, Oleander, and Century plant.
Native range
Peru and Brazil.