Acerola Barbados Cherry Plant (Malpighia emarginata) – Starter Plant, Evergreen Shrub, Vitamin C Fruit
Acerola Barbados Cherry Plant (Malpighia emarginata) | Vitamin C-Rich Fruit, Evergreen Shrub, USDA Zones 9-12
Sale price
$35.00
Regular price
$70.00
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Acerola Barbados Cherry Plant (Malpighia emarginata) – Starter Plant, Evergreen Shrub, Vitamin C Fruit
Sale price
$35.00
Regular price
$70.00
About This Plant
Acerola Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) is a bushy evergreen shrub or small tree with bright red, Vitamin C–rich fruit. It features dark green glossy leaves and pink or lavender flowers with spoon-shaped petals. Suitable for full or partial sun and USDA Zones 9–12, it tolerates brief cold to 28°F and dries out less once established.
What You Will Receive
Starter Plant: Acerola Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata).
Growing Information
- Sunlight: Full or partial sun
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
- Water: Tolerates drought; regular watering during establishment
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–12; tolerates brief cold to 28°F
- Growth habit: Erect, spreading shrub or small tree
Live Plant Notice
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