{"product_id":"barbados-cherry-tree-live-starter-plant-1-gallon-edible-fruit-malpighia-emarginata-tropical-shrub-for-garden","title":"Barbados Cherry Tree Live Starter Plant - Edible Fruit Malpighia Emarginata for Tropical Gardens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBarbados Cherry Tree Live Starter Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Barbados Cherry Tree (Malpighia Emarginata) is a small, bushy tropical shrub ideal for gardens in warm climates such as South Florida. This live starter plant produces bright pink flowers and edible cherries, offering both ornamental beauty and fruit harvest. It grows up to 12 feet tall and features evergreen leaves with branches that can be upright or drooping, adding unique character to your garden landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, bushy tree reaching up to 12 feet in height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright pink, five-petaled flowers bloom from April to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible cherries available for harvest from May to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance care suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in tropical and subtropical climates, especially zones 9-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen leaves densely packed on branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranches may be upright or drooping, enhancing garden aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering, especially during dry periods. It grows best in well-draining, fertile soil. The Barbados Cherry Tree is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, making it well-suited for tropical and subtropical environments. The plant ships as a bare root live starter, ready to establish in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46925952614599,"sku":"sku-50338901492000","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_c4e5aa1b-5aa4-4901-a0f5-eb399c358586.webp?v=1785469224","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/barbados-cherry-tree-live-starter-plant-1-gallon-edible-fruit-malpighia-emarginata-tropical-shrub-for-garden","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}