Barbados Cherry (Acerola) Live Fruit Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Shipped in 3 Gallon Pot Extremely High Vitamin C | Sweet-Tart Tropical Fruit | Fast Growing

Grow your own nutrient-rich tropical fruit with this Barbados Cherry (Acerola) tree, approximately 3 feet tall and shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot. This live plant is well-rooted and ready to thrive in warm climates.

Barbados Cherry is a fast-growing, bushy tree that can be trained as a small standard tree or shaped into a productive hedge. The fruit ranges from sweet to sub-acid and is widely used in juices throughout Latin America. Acerola cherries are exceptionally high in Vitamin C—just one fruit contains as much Vitamin C as multiple oranges.

The fruit is also excellent for fresh eating, smoothies, jellies, jams, and freezing, as it retains its Vitamin C content even after freezing.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Barbados Cherry (Acerola) tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Strong, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Barbados Cherry / Acerola
Botanical Name: Malpighia emarginata
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit shrub/tree
Growth Stage: Established young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 8–15 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Fast
Harvest Season: Late spring through summer (multiple crops in warm climates)
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes (large container with pruning)
Pollination: Self-fertile

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. Regular light pruning encourages bushier growth and heavier fruiting.