Malpighia punicifolia var. nana 'Nana' (Barbados-Cherry) - Video 1

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Botanical name: Malpighia punicifolia var. nana

Common names: Barbados-Cherry, Acerola, Dwarf Pink Mound, Malphigia, Cerejeira

Family: Malpighiaceae

Origin: West Indies, Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Malpighia punicifolia 'Nana'
Malpighia punicifolia 'Nana' (Dwarf Barbados Cherry) forms a compact tree with a bonsai-like look, its delicate pink blossoms reminiscent of sakura, often appearing together with the first ripening fruits.


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Malpighia Nana, Dwarf Barbados Cherry

Malpighia punicifolia - Dwarf Barbados-Cherry, Dwarf Acerola, Dwarf Pink Mound.
This dwarf form of Acerola makes a wonderful low-growing shrub or beautiful bonsai tree with edible fruit. Profuse bloomer, it is also a nice ornamental.
Due to its shallow and smaller root system, Acerolas can be interplanted with other crops more closely than many trees. Acerolas grows in marl, limestone, clay and other heavy soils as long as it drains well. Has the highest vitamin C content of any fruit. 1 Cherry is equal to 12 oranges. 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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