Tamarillo, (Tree Tomato), Cyphomandra Betacea, Tree 10 Seeds (Edible Fruit) Leaf: Large, heart shaped, 4 to 13 inches long and 1.5 to 5 inches broad, thin, softly hairy, with conspicuous veins. Flower: Fragrant 1/2 to 3/4 inch borne in small, loose clusters near the branch tips. Fruit: Edible, 2 to 4 inches long and 1.5 to 2 inches in width. Skin color varies. Other Names: Tamarillo, Tree Tomato, Arbol de Tomate Zone: 9 to 11 (Hardy to 25F) Growth Rate: Very Fast Plant Type: , Evergreen or partially deciduous, shrub or small tree Family: Solanaceae Native Range: South America Height: 100 to 20 feet Spread: 6 to 8 feet Bloom Time: Late Summer Bloom Color: Pink or Lavender Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: None Drought Tolerance: Low. Tamarillos cannot tolerate prolonged drought and must have an ample water supply during extremely dry periods. Water: Moderate Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Tamarillos require a fertile, light well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Culture: Seedling trees are pruned back the first year after planting to a height of 3 or 4 feet to encourage branching. Sowing Cyphomandra betacea Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Freeze Seeds for 24 hours Germination: Sow 1/8 Deep. Keep warm and moist (Not wet). Expect 30 Days Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.