{"id":8151,"date":"2026-02-18T13:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/?p=8151"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:57:49","slug":"tamarillo-ali-paradiznik-ki-raste-na-drevesu-%f0%9f%8c%bf%f0%9f%8d%85","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/tamarillo-ali-paradiznik-ki-raste-na-drevesu-%f0%9f%8c%bf%f0%9f%8d%85\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamarillo or paradi\u017enik growing on a tree? \ud83c\udf3f\ud83c\udf45"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, the paradi\u017enik tree has become one of the most sought-after plants among gardening enthusiasts. But what exactly is the paradi\u017enik tree and why is it so special?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 What is tree paradi\u017enik?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tree paradi\u017enik, botanical <strong>Solanum betaceum<\/strong>, is a perennial plant from the nightshade family (Solanaceae) \u2013 the same family as paradi\u017enik, peppers, chilies and potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it is not the classic garden paradi\u017enik (Solanum lycopersicum), but a completely different species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It originates from South America (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia), where it grows in the higher, slightly cooler regions of the Andes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f How does it grow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name \u201ctree paradi\u017enik\u201d is not accidental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>grows from 2 to 4 meters tall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>develops a soft, partially woody stem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>forms a crown similar to a small tree or a larger bush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>has large, heart-shaped leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growth is rapid, and under suitable conditions it can bear fruit in the second year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not resistant to severe frost, so in Slovenia it is recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>greenhouse cultivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protected position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or growing in a larger pot that can be overwintered in a bright space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2b68d633828c2941f41ae30bab95b0ac7608e6b9_480px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8152\" style=\"width:445px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2b68d633828c2941f41ae30bab95b0ac7608e6b9_480px.jpg 480w, https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2b68d633828c2941f41ae30bab95b0ac7608e6b9_480px-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf45 What are the fruits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fruits are ovoid in shape, approximately 4\u201310 cm long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The color can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>red<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yellow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flesh is soft, juicy, with a slightly sweet and sour taste. Some compare the taste to a mixture of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>paradi\u017enika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>passionflowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>apricots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The peel is a bit thicker and slightly bitter, so many people remove it before using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/images.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8153\" style=\"width:437px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/images.jpg 275w, https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Use in the kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tree-like paradi\u017enik is extremely versatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fresh slices in fruit salads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>jams and jellies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sauces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>juices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chutneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>desserts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very popular in South America as a refreshing juice or as a base for sweet and sour sauces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/s-l400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8154\" style=\"width:436px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/s-l400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/s-l400-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d Interesting facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tamarillo was once called the \u201ctree tomato,\u201d and the name tamarillo was introduced in New Zealand for easier market recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plant is a relative of eggplant and potato.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have the following available:<br>\ud83c\udf31 seeds for growing<br>\ud83c\udf3f seedlings for a faster start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see more about the tree paradi\u017eniku here:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/product\/drevesni-paradiznik\/\">https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/izdelek\/drevesni-paradiznik\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want something different in your garden or patio this year, this is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>V zadnjem \u010dasu je drevesni paradi\u017enik postal ena najbolj iskanih rastlin med ljubitelji vrtnarjenja. A kaj pravzaprav je drevesni paradi\u017enik in zakaj je tako poseben? \ud83c\udf31 Kaj je drevesni paradi\u017enik? Drevesni paradi\u017enik, botani\u010dno Solanum betaceum, je trajnica iz dru\u017eine razhudnikovk (Solanaceae) \u2013 torej iste dru\u017eine kot paradi\u017enik, paprika, \u010dili in krompir. Vendar pa ne gre [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8154,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-novice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8151"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8157,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8151\/revisions\/8157"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}