Large Barbados Cherry Tree 35" Tall Tropical Fruit Plant Malpighia emarginata
Large Barbados Cherry Tree 35" Tall Tropical Fruit Plant Malpighia emarginata
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Large Barbados Cherry - 35" Tall
Transform your garden with our Large Barbados Cherry, also known as Malpighia emarginata. This vibrant and tropical fruit-bearing plant not only adds a burst of color to your landscape but also provides delicious, nutrient-rich cherries. Perfect for food forests or home gardens in Florida, this resilient plant is easy to care for and thrives in warm climates.
- Height: Grows to an impressive 35 inches, making it a stunning focal point in any garden.
- Color: Showcases beautiful green foliage, complemented by vibrant pink flowers and bright red cherries.
- Ideal Location: Thrives in sunny areas with well-drained soil, perfect for tropical and subtropical climates.
- Care Level: Low maintenance; requires minimal effort to grow and produce fruit.
- Fruit Production: Enjoy an abundance of tart and sweet cherries, great for snacking or making preserves.
- Pest Resistance: Naturally resilient to common pests, making it easier to maintain.
- Attracts Pollinators: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy ecosystem.
Plant Attributes
Common Name: Barbados Cherry
Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata
Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
Watering: Moderate; water when the top inch of soil feels dry
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Growth Habit: Compact shrub with a bushy appearance
Format: 35" tall starter plant
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.
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