Barbados Cherry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Barbados Cherry is a tropical fruiting shrub known for its small cherry-like fruits that are exceptionally rich in vitamin C. The plant produces bright green foliage, delicate pink flowers, and glossy red fruits with a sweet-tart flavor. It thrives in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for home orchards, container gardening, and edible landscapes.

Features

• Extremely high vitamin C fruit
• Sweet-tart edible cherry-like berries
• Attractive pink flowering shrub
• Suitable for container growing
• Evergreen tropical fruit plant
• Fast fruiting in warm climates
• Ideal for home orchards

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
• Common Name (US): Barbados Cherry / Acerola
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Fruit Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 6-12 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 5-8 feet apart