Barbados Acerola Cherry Live Plant - Malpighia emarginata | Tropical Fruit Shrub/Small Tree

About This Plant

Barbados Cherry, also known as Acerola (Malpighia emarginata), is a tropical to subtropical fruiting shrub or small tree. It is grown for ornamental and fruiting interest and is suitable for outdoor planting in warm climates or container growing where temperature permits. Growth and fruiting depend on climate, care, and growing conditions.

What You Will Receive

1 live Barbados Acerola Cherry plant, well-established and carefully prepared for shipping. The plant arrives ready for transplanting into a garden bed or container.

• Common name: Barbados Cherry, Acerola Cherry
• Scientific name: Malpighia emarginata
• Plant type: Tropical fruit shrub / small tree
• Plant form: Live rooted plant
• Growth habit: Upright, branching
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• USDA zone: 9–11
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor or container-grown in warm climates
• Use: Garden or container planting

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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