Barbados Cherry Live Plant - Pesticide Free - Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) - Evergreen Shrub with Pink Flowers and Red Fruit

Barbados Cherry, also known as Acerola (Malpighia emarginata), is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its bright red fruit and ornamental pink flowers. It is widely grown in warm climates for both decorative landscaping and fruit production.

This live plant has been established and cut back for healthy growth and transplanting.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• Live Plant
• Well established plant grown and cut back

🌿 Plant Overview

Malpighia emarginata is a dense, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and small pink to rose-colored flowers. It produces bright red, cherry-like fruit and thrives in warm, frost-free regions.

It is commonly grown in home gardens, containers, and tropical landscapes.

🌸 Characteristics

• Evergreen tropical shrub or small tree
• Pink to rose-colored flowers
• Bright red cherry-like fruit
• Dense, branching growth habit
• Suitable for warm climate gardens

Common Name: Barbados Cherry (Acerola)
Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Hardiness Zones: 9–11
Growth Habit: Dense evergreen shrub or small tree
Format: Live Plant