Acerola Fruit Tree Starter Plant 2’-3’ Tall Malpighia emarginata Tropical Vitamin C Powerhouse Compact Cherry Tree

Discover the Acerola Fruit Tree (Malpighia emarginata), a live tropical plant (2’-3’ tall) ready to fruit. Known for its glossy foliage and vitamin C-rich cherries, this compact tree adds elegance and nutrition to your garden.

• Vitamin C Powerhouse: Produces cherries with one of the highest natural vitamin C contents.
• Compact Tropical Tree: Perfect for small spaces; grows 8-15 feet tall with glossy, ornamental leaves.
• Ready to Fruit: Starter plant arrives at 2’-3’ tall and prepared to produce fruit.
• Thrives in Sun: Best grown in warm climates with full sun exposure for optimal growth.
• Rich Soil & Mulch: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil; mulch to retain moisture.
• Moderate Watering: Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging for healthy development.
• Harvest Delicious Cherries: Bright red or orange cherries are ripe for picking and packed with nutrients.

Common Name: Acerola, Barbados Cherry
Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
Sunlight: Full sun; tolerates partial shade
Watering: Moderate; increase during dry spells
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zones: Thrives in tropical and subtropical zones
Growth Habit: Early fruiting, ornamental foliage, high nutritional value
Format: Live tropical fruit tree, 2’-3’ tall starter plant