Barbados Cherry Live Plant – 4–6 Inches – Malpighia emarginata – Fruit Tree

Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata), also known as Acerola Cherry, is a tropical to subtropical evergreen fruit plant grown for its bright red edible cherries. This listing includes 1 live starter plant measuring 4–6 inches, with the seller identifying it as a seedling/plant plug.

Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping. The plant is suitable for outdoor growing in warm climates and is listed for USDA Zones 9–11. Full sun to medium sun is recommended, with well-draining soil and moderate watering once established.

Barbados Cherry can produce small red fruit with a sweet-to-tart flavor when mature. The seller notes that the young starter may take time to reach maturity and that temporary yellowing or leaf drop can occur during shipping. The listing describes the plant as evergreen, perennial, flowering, and edible.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Barbados Cherry starter plant
• Scientific name: Malpighia emarginata
• Also known as Acerola Cherry
• Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping
• Seedling/plant plug
• Tropical to subtropical fruit plant
• Green foliage and red edible fruit
• Full Sun to Medium Sun
• Medium watering requirement
• Seller-provided USDA Zones 9–11
• Evergreen and perennial
• Suitable for outdoor gardens and containers
• Temporary yellowing or leaf drop during transit may occur

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Malpighia emarginata starter plant
• Plant plug/rootball as supplied by seller
• Pot inclusion is unclear: structured data says “Potted,” while the plant form is listed as “Plant Plug”

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Barbados Cherry / Acerola Cherry
Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
Plant Type: Tropical fruit plant / fruit tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Red fruit
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; sandy or loamy soils according to seller
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Barbados Cherry?
The seller lists Barbados Cherry for USDA Zones 9–11. Young plants should be protected from frost.

2. How much sunlight does Barbados Cherry need?
The seller recommends full sun for best flowering and fruit production, with medium sun also listed as suitable.

3. How much water does Barbados Cherry need?
The seller lists medium watering. Regular watering is recommended during establishment, with moderate watering once established.

4. What is the growth habit of Barbados Cherry?
The seller describes it as a fast-growing evergreen and perennial fruit plant with broadleaf foliage. The structured listing describes the growth habit as climbing.

5. Can Barbados Cherry be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller specifically lists containers among suitable uses, although this listing is supplied as a young starter plant.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.