Barbados Cherry: A Delicious, Fast-Growing Fruit Tree for Your Garden

The Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata), also known as Acerola, is a fantastic fruit tree for Florida gardeners who want a low-maintenance plant that delivers both beauty and bountiful harvests. This tropical shrub is known for its juicy, vitamin-rich cherries, bright green foliage, and compact size, making it a great addition to landscapes, edible gardens, or even containers. At Flowing Well Tree Farm, we grow healthy, fruit-bearing Barbados Cherry trees that are ready to thrive in your Florida landscape.

Why Choose Barbados Cherry?

1. Sweet, Vitamin-Packed Fruits
   One of the best reasons to plant a Barbados Cherry is its delicious, bright red fruit. These cherries are rich in vitamin C, containing up to 30 times more of this essential nutrient than oranges! The small, tangy, and slightly sweet fruits are perfect for eating fresh, making juice, or adding to jams and desserts. Plus, the tree bears fruit multiple times a year, so you’ll enjoy fresh cherries throughout the growing season.

2. Fast Growing & Compact Size
   Barbados Cherry is a fast-growing shrub, quickly reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for smaller yards or as a fruit-producing hedge. Its compact size makes it versatile enough for growing in a wide range of spaces, from a sunny corner of your garden to a large container on your patio. Despite its size, it provides a significant harvest of fruit without taking up much room.

3. Attractive, Tropical Appearance
   In addition to its tasty fruit, Barbados Cherry offers lush, glossy green foliage and delicate, pink or white flowers that bloom throughout the year, adding a tropical feel to your landscape. The plant is evergreen in Florida, so it keeps your garden looking lush all year long. Its small stature and ornamental appeal make it a beautiful addition to both edible and ornamental gardens.

4. Drought-Tolerant & Low Maintenance
   Barbados Cherry is a tough plant that thrives in Florida’s warm, sunny climate. It is drought-tolerant once established and can handle full sun or partial shade, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes. It prefers well-drained soils and requires little more than occasional watering during dry spells and light pruning to keep its shape. This makes it an easy-care option for gardeners of all skill levels.

5. Attracts Pollinators & Wildlife
   The sweet-smelling flowers of the Barbados Cherry attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to a wildlife-friendly garden. Birds also enjoy the small, red fruits, so planting this tree can help create a lively, biodiverse environment in your yard.

Why Buy from Flowing Well Tree Farm?
At Flowing Well Tree Farm, we grow our Barbados Cherry trees with care, ensuring they are ready to produce fruit and thrive in your Florida garden. Whether you’re looking to add an ornamental tree with edible fruit to your yard, create a tropical hedge, or grow your own cherries in containers, the Barbados Cherry is an excellent choice.

Visit Flowing Well Tree Farm today to explore our selection of Barbados Cherry trees and take home a tree that will provide beauty and bounty for years to come. Our expert team is ready to help you pick the perfect plant and provide advice on planting and care.