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Malpighia glabra
Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Malphigia, CerejeiraFamily: Malpighiaceae
Origin: West Indies, Central America
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Densely branched shrub with deep shiny green leaves. Flowering season: spring-summer. Flower to fruit in 3-4 weeks.
Malpighia plant prefers full sun for fruit development. It grows in any kind of soils as long as it drains well. Tolerates alkaline soil. Has the highest vitamin C content of any fruit. Used in jellies, jams, freezes without losing its vitamin C content. The plant is drought tolerant and easy to grow.
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Barbados-Cherry, Acerola. The best source of vitamin C. Fast growing, fruits easily. Densely branched shrub with deep shiny green leaves. Tolerates alkaline soil. Has the highest vitamin C content of any fruit. Used in jellies, jams, freezes without losing its vitamin C content. The plant is drought tolerant and easy to grow.
See Article about Barbados Cherry
See Growing Barbados Cherry in container
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See Growing Barbados Cherry in container
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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$39.95