BARBOSA CHERRY

Barbados Cherry (Acerola Cherry) – Malpighia emarginata

Type: Tropical / Subtropical Fruiting Shrub
Sun: Full Sun to Part Sun ☀️
Water: Moderate (likes good drainage)
Growth: 8–12 ft (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Cold Hardy: About 28–30°F (needs protection in freezes)
Evergreen: Yes in warm climates

• Soft, juicy fruit (not like grocery cherries)
• Tart to sweet-tart flavor
• Best for:
  • Fresh eating (right off the plant)
  • Juicing
  • Jams & jellies
  • Produces bright red cherries several times a year
  • Extremely high in Vitamin C (one of the highest of any fruit)
  • Fast-growing and productive
  • Can be grown as a shrub or small tree