| Botanical Name |
Malpighia emarginata |
| Common Names |
Barbados Cherry, Acerola, West Indian Cherry, Puerto Rican Cherry |
| Family |
Malpighiaceae |
| Origin |
Caribbean, Central & South America |
| Plant Type |
Evergreen tropical fruit shrub/tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
8–12 ft tall x 6–10 ft wide (can be pruned smaller) |
| Light |
Full sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; regular watering during fruiting |
| Soil |
Well-drained, sandy to loamy |
| Bloom Time |
Spring through fall; multiple flushes |
| Flower Color |
Pink to lavender |
| USDA Zones |
9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, air layering, seeds |
| Seasonal Traits |
Evergreen |
| Time to Harvest |
1–2 years; fruits multiple times per year |
