Acerola Barbados Cherry Plant (Malpighia emarginata) | Vitamin C-Rich Fruit, Evergreen Shrub, USDA Zones 9-12

Buy Acerola Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata), a bushy shrub or small tree with bright red fruit, high in Vitamin C. Perfect for full or partial sun, USDA Zones 9-12. !

Fruit: Bright red, 1/2 to 1 inch wide, juicy fruit with high Vitamin C content.

Flowers: Pink or lavender, spoon-shaped petals, fragrant.

Sunlight: Thrives in full or partial sun.

Soil & PH: Prefers slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5), well-drained.

Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 9-12; tolerates brief temperature drops to 28°F.

Drought Tolerant: Can withstand long periods of drought once established.

Care: Feed twice annually with 8-8-13 fertilizer.

Common Name: Barbados Cherry, Acerola

Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata

USDA Zone: 9-12

Color: Red fruit, pink/lavender flowers, dark green glossy leaves

Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5)

Sunlight: Full or partial sun

Watering: Tolerates drought, regular watering during establishment

Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 9-12, tolerates brief cold to 28°F

Growth Habit: Erect, spreading shrub or small tree

Fruit: Vitamin C-rich, juicy, bright-red, 1/2-1 inch wide

Flowers: 5 pink or lavender spoon-shaped petals

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Type: Starter Plant

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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden