Barbados Cherry
Malpighia glabra
+/-4' (1" caliper)(Beautiful Specimen)(Fruiting Size)
$64.95
Ships: 10/15/2026 - 11/15/2026
Description
The Barbados Cherry, also known as acerola, produces a delicious, tangy fruit that is reminiscent of fruit punch. The fruits are small, round, and are ruby red when ripe. The fruit can be picked steadily from April until November, allowing growers to enjoy the fruit all summer long! Barbados Cherry trees are shrub-like and grow to between 10-20 feet tall. Barbados Cherry trees are cold sensitive plants and can only be grown in regions free of frost danger. Self Fertile. Grows in zones 9b-10.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | April - November |
| Fruit Color | Ruby Red |
| Fruit Size | 0.4-1.1 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 9 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | April - November |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Rich, Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Fruit Punch |
| Texture | Soft & Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 5 |
Pricing
| Size | Price | Ships |
|---|---|---|
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+/-4' (1" caliper)(Beautiful Specimen)(Fruiting Size)
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$64.95 | 10/15/2026 - 11/15/2026 |
Zones
Shaded areas show where this product grows.
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
Grows in zones: 9 - 10
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
