Description
xBarbados cherry, also known as acerola, is a delightful addition to your garden, featuring glossy green leaves and producing vibrant crimson fruits. When you purchase our Large Acerola Cherry Plant in a 10" pot, you will receive a healthy, well-established plant ready to thrive in your garden or patio.
- Produces juicy, sweet-tart cherries rich in vitamin C.
- Ideal for growing in warm climates; perfect for tropical gardens.
- Great for making acerola juice, jam, or enjoying fresh off the tree.
- Grows well in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
- Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden.
- Easy to care for with consistent moisture in the initial years.
- Ships in a sturdy 10" pot for convenience.
Common Name: Acerola cherry, West Indian cherry, Barbados cherry, wild crepe myrtle
Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata, Malpighia glabra, Malpighia punicifolia
Sunlight: Full sun preferred, tolerates partial shade
Watering: Consistent moisture for first few years, then occasional during dry periods
Soil: Loam ideal; soil pH should be slightly alkaline
Hardiness Zones: Suitable for warm climates
Growth Habit: Small tree or bushy shrub
Format: 10" pot
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
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SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
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LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
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WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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