The tamarillo is a small tree or shrub in the Solanaceae flowering plant family. It is best known for producing the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit.

Tree-tomato is a small oval-shaped fruit that is juicy, sweet, and citric. Tree tomatoes, also known as Tamarillo, are thought to have originated in the semitropical high-altitude Andes forest of Brazil and Peru. Tree-tomato, also known as "Tree Tomato," is now grown all over the world. New Zealand is a major producer of tree tomatoes. The name was changed to distinguish it from ordinary tomatoes, emphasizing its exotic variety. Tree tomato farming is gaining popularity in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where farmers are making a lot of money.