Turkeyberry
Solanumtorvum

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species: torvum (TOR-vum)

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting