Acerola – Barbados Cherry – Malpighia emarginata Description This listing is for one (1) Acerola – Barbados Cherry Plant. The Barbados cherry is a large, bushy shrub or small tree 10-15 feet in height and an equal width. The tree is erect, spreading and drooping, with a short trunk to 4 inches in diameter. Its evergreen leaves are elliptic,oblong and somewhat wavy, 3/4 to 2 3/4 inches long, dark green, and glossy when mature. The flowers have 5 pink or lavender, spoon-shaped, fringed petals. The fruits, borne singly or in 2’s or 3’s in the leaf but more or less obviously 3-lobed; 1/2 to 1 inch wide; bright-red, with thin, glossy skin and orange-colored, very juicy, with high concentrations of Vitamin C. Cultivation Can be grown in full or partial sun. pH 5.5-6.5 Mature height of 10-15′, smaller in containers. Hardiness zone 9-12. Feed twice Annually 8-8-13. Mature trees can tolerate brief temperture drops to 28 degrees. Can tolerate long periods of drought. Shipping All plants shipped using USPS priority mail for 1-3 day delivery. 1 day handling time and next morning drop-off for deliveries Monday through Saturday. Combined Shipping Our combined shipping is simple – $5.99 for the first and 1.50¢ for each plant after 1 – buy more and save big on shipping! Customer Service We want you to be successful and satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, before leaving feedback, contact us. Although we make every effort, weather and the postal service do not always cooperate. We will work with you to your satisfaction. Check out my other items!