Discover the vibrant and delicious Large Barbados Cherry, a stunning addition to your food forest! Standing at 35 inches tall, this Malpighia emarginata plant brings not only beauty to your garden but also a bounty of sweet, nutritious cherries. Perfect for those looking to enhance their edible landscape, this cherry plant thrives in the sunny Florida climate, making it a must-have for any fruit enthusiast.

• Growth Habit: Bushy shrub that can reach up to 8 feet tall.
• Color: Glossy green leaves with beautiful pink-white flowers in the spring.
• Ideal Location: Thrives in full sun, perfect for warm, sunny gardens.
• Care Level: Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established.
• Fruit: Produces small, sweet cherries that are rich in vitamin C.
• Attracts Wildlife: Great for attracting birds and pollinators to your garden.
• Versatile Use: Can be grown in pots or directly in the ground.

Attributes:

Common Name: Barbados Cherry

Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata

Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day)

Watering: Moderate; allow the soil to dry between watering

Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam preferred

Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Growth Habit: Upright shrub; can be pruned to maintain desired shape

Format: Starter plant, 35 inches tall