Barbados Cherry, Malpighia emarginata

Barbados Cherry, Malpighia emarginata Barbados Cherry is originally from Central America, tropical South America, and the Caribbean. This evergreen shrub, or small tree has a spreading branching habit on a short trunk. It usually grows to about 10 feet tall but sometimes reaches 20 ft in height. Mature trees can survive brief temperatures to 28º F. It prefers full sun and grows well in a wide variety of soils. Barbados cherry trees produce generous amounts of bright red cherries at a very early age. Trees from cuttings can bear fruit at heights of less than 1 foot. The cherries are juicy, extremely high in vitamin C and other antioxidant nutrients. Barbados Cherry is a popular bonsai tree because of its small size, small leaf and branching habit. It is also grown as an ornamental and as a hedge. This is an easy, handsome plant with deep green foliage, beautiful pink flowers and bright red fruit. The Barbados cherry tree will grow and fruit fairly well with little care. If shipping warmer options are sold out for this product please add one below... ❄️ Winter Weather = add a Shipping Warmer! 🔥 Notes & Policies: All plants are safely shipped bare root in sterile medium. "Size" refers to growing container sizes appropriate for plants being sold. Please use text/email tracking alerts. Try to receive your plant(s) directly from the carrier to avoid damage due to extreme temperatures and or lack of humidity. Please do not place an order when extreme weather conditions or temperatures are likely. ❄️ Winter shipping? Protect your plant(s) with a 🔥Shipping Warmer! A northerly route and or possible delays during shipping could damage your tropical plant(s). If you did not add a shipping warmer to your order, we cannot be held responsible for cold damage to your plants during transit. All of our plants are grown in various amounts of shade; therefore, your plants will require a slow introduction into appropriate amounts of sun. In most cases your plants will benefit from providing an environment of enhanced humidity upon arrival until root function has normalized. All seeds are from a proven viable source. All seeds are inspected and tested prior to dispatch. Germination rates are not quoted or guaranteed due to the use of various individual germination techniques. Typical germination rates provided on request. Buyer assumes risks due to state agricultural regulations and bare root shipping. Refund policy: If for any reason your order is incorrect or arrives in poor condition, we'll gladly issue a refund or make your order right. To be eligible, buyers must please send notification within (1) day of receiving your order describing the issue(s) accompanied by photos of the unaltered order in its original packing material. Propagation is from seed unless other methods are stated. Questions? Don't hesitate to ask. We're happy to help! Daniela & Dave Let’s Grow Florida!

Barbados Cherry, Malpighia emarginata

Barbados Cherry is originally from Central America, tropical South America, and the Caribbean.

This evergreen shrub, or small tree has a spreading branching habit on a short trunk. It usually grows to about 10 feet tall but sometimes reaches 20 ft in height.

Mature trees can survive brief temperatures to 28º F. It prefers full sun and grows well in a wide variety of soils.

Barbados cherry trees produce generous amounts of bright red cherries at a very early age. Trees from cuttings can bear fruit at heights of less than 1 foot. The cherries are juicy, extremely high in vitamin C and other antioxidant nutrients.

Barbados Cherry is a popular bonsai tree because of its small size, small leaf and branching habit. It is also grown as an ornamental and as a hedge.

This is an easy, handsome plant with deep green foliage, beautiful pink flowers and bright red fruit. The Barbados cherry tree will grow and fruit fairly well with little care.

If shipping warmer options are sold out for this product please add one below...

❄️ Winter Weather = add a Shipping Warmer! 🔥

Notes & Policies:

All plants are safely shipped bare root in sterile medium.
"Size" refers to growing container sizes appropriate for plants being sold.
Please use text/email tracking alerts. Try to receive your plant(s) directly from the carrier to avoid damage due to extreme temperatures and or lack of humidity.
Please do not place an order when extreme weather conditions or temperatures are likely.
❄️ Winter shipping? Protect your plant(s) with a 🔥Shipping Warmer! A northerly route and or possible delays during shipping could damage your tropical plant(s). If you did not add a shipping warmer to your order, we cannot be held responsible for cold damage to your plants during transit.
All of our plants are grown in various amounts of shade; therefore, your plants will require a slow introduction into appropriate amounts of sun.
In most cases your plants will benefit from providing an environment of enhanced humidity upon arrival until root function has normalized.
All seeds are from a proven viable source. All seeds are inspected and tested prior to dispatch. Germination rates are not quoted or guaranteed due to the use of various individual germination techniques. Typical germination rates provided on request.
Buyer assumes risks due to state agricultural regulations and bare root shipping.
Refund policy: If for any reason your order is incorrect or arrives in poor condition, we'll gladly issue a refund or make your order right. To be eligible, buyers must please send notification within (1) day of receiving your order describing the issue(s) accompanied by photos of the unaltered order in its original packing material.
Propagation is from seed unless other methods are stated.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask. We're happy to help!