Beautiful ornamental shrub, the tomato tree, is a subject that will amaze your visitors. Its bright and edible ovoid fruits, its parasol-shaped port and its originality make it an essential plant for rarity lovers.
The fruits are a conical pod with seeds contained in holes in the pod. When the seeds are ripe, they become loose in the pod. The pod then tips down towards the water, releasing the seeds.
It grows-up to a height of 4-6 feet depending on the dept of the swamp or creek it is growing in, maximum spread of 9 inches. It can be grown in a pot. Widely cultivated for its large pink flowers.