Barbados Acerola Cherry Tree Plant - Live 12" Cut Back, Edible Tropical Fruit, Fast Growing

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 edible cherries that are tart, juicy, and rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Ideal for gardeners in warm climates, this fast-growing plant quickly matures to produce vibrant red fruit perfect for fresh eating, juices, and smoothies.

Key Features

• One live Barbados Acerola Cherry Tree plant, 12 inches tall and cut back
• Produces tart, juicy cherries high in vitamin C and antioxidants
• 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 healthy development

Growing Information

This tropical tree flourishes in warm environments and requires minimal care after establishment. Its adaptability makes it suitable for various garden settings, including containers. The cut-back plant encourages vigorous growth, leading to a productive fruit-bearing tree that adds a tropical element to your garden.

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.