Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry) - Video 2

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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

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Malpighia glabra
This small Malpighia glabra tree is flowering and fruiting at the same time.


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Malpighia glabra, Barbados Cherry, Acerola

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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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Malpighia glabra, Barbados Cherry, Acerola, 7 gal pot

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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
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
14"/7 gal pot