Dwarf Tamarillo

Dwarf Tamarillo Seeds (Dried)

Grow a compact and highly productive fruit tree from seed. Dwarf Tamarillo produces clusters of smooth, egg-shaped fruit with a delicious sweet-tart flavour on a smaller tree that's perfect for home gardens and containers. These fresh seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this attractive and rewarding fruit tree from seed.

Seed Type: Fresh Dwarf Tamarillo seeds.

Origin: South America.

Growth Habit: Compact, fast-growing evergreen tree reaching approximately 1.5–3 metres at maturity. Ideal for smaller gardens, patios and large containers.

Climate: Thrives in warm temperate, subtropical and frost-free climates. Prefers a sheltered position protected from strong winds and heavy frosts. Well suited to many parts of New Zealand.

Germination: Sow fresh seeds 5–10 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (20–25°C) and consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks.

Fruit: Produces smooth, egg-shaped fruit that ripens to deep red or orange-red depending on the variety. The flesh is juicy with a refreshing sweet-tart flavour, perfect for eating fresh, chutneys, sauces, desserts and juices.

Flowers: Produces attractive clusters of fragrant pinkish-white flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 18 months to 3 years from seed under good growing conditions.

Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, fertile free-draining soil and regular watering. Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and abundant fruit production.

Health Benefits

The fruit is naturally rich in:

• Vitamin C to support the immune system.
• Vitamin A to support healthy skin and eyesight.
• Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion.
• Potassium which supports heart and muscle function.
• Antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.

Please note: The price is for one seed. Many of the species we offer are extremely rare in New Zealand and can be difficult to source. We spend considerable time locating high-quality seeds from trusted growers both within New Zealand and around the world, allowing us to offer unique and hard-to-find species to fellow collectors and gardeners.