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Malpighia glabra, Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Malphigia, Cerejeira
Barbados Cherry

Malpighia glabra

Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Malphigia, Cerejeira
Family: Malpighiaceae
Origin: West Indies, Central America
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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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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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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
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