Barbados Cherry – Malpighia emarginata Live Fruiting Shrub | 1 Foot Tall | Includes 6" Pot Fast Growing | Tropical Cherry | Sweet to Sub-Acid Fruit

Grow your own tropical cherries with this 1-foot tall live Barbados Cherry plant, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot and ready to plant. Also known as Acerola, this fast-growing, bushy tree can be trained as a small standard tree or shaped into a productive hedge.

Barbados Cherry produces bright red fruit with a sweet to slightly tart flavor. The fruit is commonly used in juices, jams, jellies, and frozen preparations. Its lush green foliage and compact growth habit make it a beautiful and productive addition to tropical and subtropical gardens.

A great choice for backyard growers looking for a fast-growing fruiting shrub with ornamental appeal.

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 plant
✔️ Height: approximately 1 foot tall
✔️ Shipped in 6" nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted tropical shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Barbados Cherry / Acerola
Botanical Name: Malpighia emarginata
Plant Type: Tropical fruiting shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 8–12 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes
Fruit Season: Multiple crops in warm climates

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Protect from frost in cooler areas.