Acerola Cherry Plant | Evergreen Shrub | Vitamin C-Rich Red Fruit | Malpighia emarginata | USDA Zones 9-12 | Drought Tolerant

Discover the vibrant Acerola Barbados Cherry Plant (Malpighia emarginata), a bushy shrub or small tree that produces delicious, vitamin C-rich fruit. When you purchase this plant, you will receive a healthy specimen ready to thrive in your garden, offering both beauty and nutrition.

• Bright red, juicy fruit packed with vitamin C.
• Fragrant pink or lavender flowers with spoon-shaped petals.
• Thrives in full or partial sun, making it versatile for your garden.
• Suitable for USDA Zones 9-12, tolerating brief cold down to 28°F.
• Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.
• Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil for optimal growth.
• Feed twice annually with 8-8-13 fertilizer for best results.

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: Live plant, ready for planting