Acerola Cherry Tree Plant 12" | Barbados Malpighia emarginata - Pesticide-Free Live Plant

About This Plant

A Barbados Acerola Cherry Tree (Malpighia emarginata) is a compact, bushy tropical plant known for bright red cherries with a tart flavor. This live plant is pesticide-free and well-established, originally nearly 2 feet tall before being cut back to 12" for easier shipping and planting. Suitable for container gardening and both indoor or outdoor use, it enjoys full sun and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

What You Will Receive

A live Barbados Cherry Tree Plant, 12" cut back. The plant is pesticide-free and well-established, provided as a single live plant ready for planting in your garden or container.

• Common Name: Barbados Cherry Tree
• Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate, allow soil to dry between waterings
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Growth Habit: Bushy, compact
• Format: Live plant, 12" cut back

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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