Melon Pear Fruit Plant (Solanum caripense) Plant type:Seedling plant admired not only for its

admired not only for its appealing fruit but also for its adaptability to tropical and sub-tropical environments

strawberry-like flavour

Botanical Name: Campomanesia Xanthocarpa

we are proud to offer this tropical plant to garden enthusiasts looking to add something rare and exciting to their exotic garden or fruit plant collection

Melon Pear Fruit Plant (Solanum caripense) Plant type:Seedling plant admired not only for itsCommon Names: Tzimbalo, Melon Pear Botanical Name: Solanum caripense General Information: Evergreen herby shrub, Popularly cultivated in South America. Bears apricot sized, purple and cream striped fruits Melon pear, or pepino melon, is native to South America, particularly Peru and Chile. The fruit is not a new introduction and has been grown in the warmest parts of the United States. Fruits are pleasantly tart, resembling a melon. Easy to grow from