Barbados Cherry Tree
Barbados Cherry — Malpighia emarginata
Bright red cherry-sized acerola fruit with thin skin and juicy pulp.
This plant is also called: Acerola (Portuguese), 西印度櫻桃 (Chinese), アセロラ (Japanese), 아세롤라 (Korean), ملبيغة غائرة القمة (Arabic). Names from public plant databases.
| Size / pot | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Gallon | 55.00 USD | In stock |
| 15 Gallon | 165.00 USD | In stock |
| 30 Gallon | 249.00 USD | Out of stock · Request this size |
Stock checked 37 minutes ago.
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Plant facts
- Plant type
- Fruit shrub or small tree
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Hardiness zones
- 9b-11
- Chill hours
- 0
- Pollination
- Flowers are generally self-fertile, but insect pollination and cross-pollination can improve fruit set.
- Mature size
- Typically 10-20 ft; readily maintained smaller by pruning.
- Sun exposure
- full sun
- Harvest season
- Main Florida crop usually summer, often with a smaller late-winter/early-spring crop.
Growing results vary with your climate, site, care and weather. The information shown here is general guidance and does not guarantee how a plant will perform once planted at your property. For performance related issues, please reference our care guides.
Tangy, tart-sweet and bright with cherry notes. Very juicy and tender. Fresh fruity aroma.
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Florida hardiness zones
This plant is rated for zones 9 to 11. Zones it suits are outlined in the key.
- 8b
- 9a (suits this plant)
- 9b (suits this plant)
- 10a (suits this plant)
- 10b (suits this plant)
- 11a (suits this plant)
- 11b (suits this plant)
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