Its fruits are shared during festivals and celebrations as a gesture of goodwill
in their first year of growth
around the base of the tree to retain soil moisture
offering a blend of exceptional taste
The sweet and tangy flavor of Mafai fruit has inspired diverse culinary uses
Tamarillo Fruit Plant ( Cyphomandra betacea) Plant Type:Seedling plant Its fruits are shared duringCommon Names: Tree tomato, Blood fruit, Tomate de yuca, Tamamoro Botanical Name: Cyphomandra betacea General Information: Small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae, Best known for bearing the tamarillo, an egg shaped edible fruit. Native to the Andes of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. A fast growing tree that reaches up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 4 years, Fruit is sweeter than a tomato,