Barbados Acerola Cherry Tree Plant - Fast Growing Tropical Fruit Tree with Edible Vitamin C Rich Cherries

Barbados Acerola Cherry Tree Plant Overview

Receive one live Barbados Acerola Cherry Tree plant, standing 12 inches tall and carefully cut back to encourage healthy growth. This tropical tree, Malpighia emarginata, is prized for its tart, juicy cherries that are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Ideal for warm climates, it offers a fast-growing option for gardeners seeking fresh, nutritious fruit.

Key Features

• Edible fruit known for vibrant red color and tart flavor
• High vitamin C content, beneficial for health and nutrition
• Thrives in tropical climates, suitable for USDA zones 9-11
• Fast growing with early fruit production
• Low maintenance once established
• Versatile for home orchards, gardens, or large containers
• Cut back to promote vigorous and healthy development

Growing Information

This Acerola Cherry Tree thrives in warm, tropical environments and requires minimal care after establishment. Its fast growth makes it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to quickly enjoy fresh cherries. The plant’s adaptability allows it to be grown in gardens or large containers, making it suitable for various planting spaces.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.