9

I found this fruit tree growing in a community garden and it looks oddly familiar although I can't quite pick it.

picture of the plant to be identified

Improve this question
0

4 Answers 4

Reset to default
7

Definitely a tamarillo as stated in the comments.

Improve this answer
1
2

No Passion Fruit. It is clearly a nightshade as you can tell by the fruit and leaves. Solanum spec. Maybe it is a kind of egg plant. http://www.prosisupermarket.com/admin/Product/White%20egg%20plant.jpg

Improve this answer
1
  • Tamarillo is a member of the nightshade family. This is tamarillo
    – Tyler K.
    Dec 25, 2017 at 19:35
2

It's granadine, or passion fruit. My mom had them in the garden in Mutare Zimbabwe.

Improve this answer
2
  • Grenadine isn't a fruit; it's a syrup made from pomegranates.
    – Niall C. ♦
    May 22, 2017 at 14:14
  • 1
    The instant I saw your answer I knew you mean granadilla (Passiflora ligularis), but it's not in this picture. This is clearly a tamarillo (Solanum betaceum). Anyway, feel free to wander on Gardening and Landscaping (GL) as there are a lot of interesting questions and answers on this site. Just one tiny request, please: don't use capslock. We're happy of having new members. :)
    – Alina
    May 23, 2017 at 9:48
2

We called them Tree tomatoes, used to enjoy eating them at Lilfordia estates those ones are not ripe yet

Improve this answer
2
  • 2
    Do you have any photos from Lilfordia estates? Those would be nice to have here, in your answer. :)
    – VividD
    Dec 24, 2017 at 10:07
  • "Tree tomato" is another name for tamarillo.
    – Stephie ♦
    Dec 26, 2017 at 5:27

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.