Barbados Cherry Plant – Acerola Live Tree in 4 Inch Pot | Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Plant | Organic Tropical Starter | Fast Fruiting

Grow your own nutrient-rich tropical fruit with this Barbados Cherry plant (Acerola), a fast-growing and highly productive shrub known for its extremely high Vitamin C content. This live plant is grown from cuttings—not seed—so you can enjoy faster fruiting and consistent quality.

Shipped in a 4-inch pot, this healthy starter plant is ready to thrive in warm climates, patios, or containers. Barbados cherry produces small, bright red fruit with a tart flavor and can fruit multiple times per year under ideal conditions.

Perfect for edible gardens, backyard orchards, or container growing, this organic plant is a rewarding choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. 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
✔️ Grown from cutting (faster fruiting)
✔️ Shipped in 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Organically grown

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Barbados Cherry / Acerola
Botanical Name: Malpighia emarginata (glabra)
Plant Type: Tropical fruiting shrub/tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip:
Provide full sun and warm temperatures for best fruit production. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth and more fruiting sites.