Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry)
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Botanical name: Malpighia glabra
Common names: Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Malphigia, Cerejeira
Family: Malpighiaceae
Origin: West Indies, Central America
Hardiness: 30°F
Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry) is a small evergreen shrub or tree from the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It forms a rounded crown 6-12 ft tall with glossy leaves, bears clusters of pink to lavender flowers, and sets bright red tart-sweet drupes used fresh or for juice and jam; in warm climates mature plants can crop several times a year.
Grow in full sun to light shade and well drained soil; water regularly for best fruit set, letting the surface dry slightly between waterings. It prunes well for hedges, containers, or a small specimen. In USDA Zones 9-11 it tolerates only brief dips to about 28-30 F, so choose a warm sheltered site and protect from frost; container plants can be overwintered indoors in cooler areas. See Article about Barbados Cherry
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7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)
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SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster