Barbados Acerola Cherry Live Plant (Malpighia emarginata) Pesticide Free

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

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils

💧 Water

Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established

Common Name: Barbados Cherry (Acerola)
Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: Pink to Rose
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy or Loamy
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 9–11