🍒 Barbados Cherry
Malpighia emarginata
A compact tropical fruit shrub that produces tart, cherry-like fruits rich in vitamin C. Perfect for patio pots or small edible landscapes.
🌿Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Caribbean, Central America
🌤️ Full sun to part sun
💧 Moderate water; prefers consistent moisture, Drought-tolerant once established
🌱 Edible fruit (high in vitamin C)
🌸 Small pink blooms spring to fall
🌴 Cold-sensitive below 30°F
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Use Coast of Maine Bumper Crop for nutrient-rich, well-drained soil in in-ground plantings
🪴 Landscape Use: Patio containers, edible hedges, or small fruit gardens