Acerola Barbados Cherry Plant | Starter Plant | Vitamin C-Rich Fruit | Malpighia emarginata | 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
Sunlight: Full or partial sun
Watering: Tolerates drought, regular watering during establishment
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5)
Hardiness Zones: 9-12
Growth Habit: Erect, spreading shrub or small tree
Format: Starter Plant

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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden