Tree Tomato

Solanum betaceum, Solanaceae

Zones

9a–11b

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PeppermintMentha x piperita

Pest Deterrent

CrotonCodiaeum variegatum

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

True IndigoIndigofera tinctoria

Nitrogen Fixation

Mexican OreganoLippia graveolens

Pest Deterrent

Lemon BasilOcimum x citriodorum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Citronella GrassCymbopogon nardus

Pest Deterrent

Sunset MuskmallowAbelmoschus manihot

Pollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Tree Tomato grow in?

Tree Tomato grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Tree Tomato?

Good companions for Tree Tomato include Peppermint, Croton, True Indigo, Mexican Oregano, Lemon Basil.

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