Barbados Cherry

$1499
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Malpighia emarginata, commonly known as Barbados cherry or acerola, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its bright red fruit and ornamental pink flowers. Fun fact: acerola cherries contain one of the highest natural concentrations of vitamin C of any fruit—often more than 30 times that of an orange. The tart, juicy fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in juices, jams, and preserves.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water regularly until established; once established, water deeply during extended dry periods, especially while flowering and fruiting
• Pruning: Prune after harvest or as needed to maintain shape and encourage branching
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring and every 2–3 months during the growing season

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Evergreen fruiting tree
  • USDA Zone
    9 - 11
  • Origin
    Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America
  • Toxicity
    Not known to be toxic
  • Mature Height
    8-12 ft
  • Mature Width
    8-12 ft
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained; adaptable to sandy and limestone soils
  • Spacing
    8-12 ft
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Moderate
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Spring through fall
  • Flower Color
    Pink
  • Stem Color
    Brown
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Red fruits and pink flowers on a green plant
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Barbados Cherry

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Malpighia emarginata, commonly known as Barbados cherry or acerola, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its bright red fruit and ornamental pink flowers. Fun fact: acerola cherries contain one of the highest natural concentrations of vitamin C of any fruit—often more than 30 times that of an orange. The tart, juicy fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in juices, jams, and preserves.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water regularly until established; once established, water deeply during extended dry periods, especially while flowering and fruiting
• Pruning: Prune after harvest or as needed to maintain shape and encourage branching
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring and every 2–3 months during the growing season

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