Barbados Cherry Tree – 5 Live Starter Plants – Fruit Tree – Homestead Perennial

Grow Your Own Barbados Cherries!

Bring the tropics home with these 5 Barbados Cherry (Malpighia Emarginata) live starter plants. This fast-growing, attractive tree is perfect for any gardener looking to add a unique fruit source to their landscape. Reaching a mature height of around 12 feet, it’s manageable in size and can even be kept clipped as a shrub. Enjoy vibrant pink flowers and delicious cherries right from your own backyard.

The Barbados Cherry tree is a beautiful addition to any garden. Its evergreen leaves provide year-round greenery, while the bright pink flowers add a splash of color from spring through fall. The fruit, also known as acerola cherries, are packed with Vitamin C and can be harvested from May to November, with occasional pickings possible even during the winter months. These starter plants are a great way to begin your fruit-growing journey.

Benefits of Growing Barbados Cherry Trees:

• High in Vitamin C: Enjoy fresh, nutrient-rich cherries right from your garden.
• Attractive Ornamental Tree: Beautiful pink flowers and evergreen foliage add beauty to your landscape.
• Fast-Growing: See results quickly with these vigorous starter plants.
• Easy to Maintain: Can be kept as a small tree or pruned into a shrub.
• Year-Round Interest: Flowers and fruit throughout much of the year.

These plants are shipped bare root to ensure safe transit. While we take every precaution to deliver healthy plants, we are not responsible for plant growth after healthy delivery. If there are any issues with your order, please contact us within 5 days of arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will these Barbados Cherry trees get? These trees typically reach about 12 feet in height but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
2. What kind of soil do Barbados Cherry trees need? They thrive in well-drained soil.
3. How much sunlight do these trees require? Full sun is ideal for optimal growth and fruit production.
4. When is the best time to plant these starter plants? The ideal planting period is during the spring or early summer.
5. Are the cherries safe to eat straight from the tree? Yes, but wearing gloves during harvest is recommended as the fuzz on the stems and leaves can sometimes irritate the skin, especially on younger trees.