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Barbados Cherry 'Florida Sweet'

$50.00
Size

Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide

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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.

As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:

3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop.  Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.

7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop.  Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick.  Typical height is between 3-6 feet.

15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size.  Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider.  Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick.  Typical height is 5-8 feet.

25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced.   They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point.  Trunks are about 2” thick or larger.  Typical height is 6-10 ft.

PLEASE NOTE:  These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer.  For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer.  Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.

Order Pick Up Info

When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup.  Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready.  Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days.  If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged.  If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.  

Responsibility of Care
We strive to ensure that our customers have the highest success with our plants.  Each listing shows general guidelines for care and optimal growing conditions, and our 10-step tree planting guide will be included with your order confirmation.  If you need any further advice or have questions specific to your plant, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.  Please note that once you have received your order, you are responsible for the care of your plants.  Be sure to water your plants on a daily basis while they are still in containers, and refer to our planting guide for watering guidelines after planting in the ground.

Return Policy
All sales are final at the time of payment.  Please be sure that you are happy with your order before submitting.  Returns or exchanges will only be made under exceptional circumstances, at our discretion.  Once plants have left the nursery and are no longer in our care, they cannot be returned. 

Inventory Disclaimer

Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go.  Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform.  This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative.  Thank you for your understanding!

Additionally, we add new plants to the nursery on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.  Check back often to see what’s in stock, and click the “Notify me when this item is available” button to get updates when your wish-list items are restocked!

 

Description

Latin name - Malphigia emarginata

Barbados Cherry, also known as Acerola Cherry, is a large bush which produces pink flowers followed by bright red cherry-like fruit.  When eaten ripe they are sweet, juicy, and full of vitamin C.  In fact, one Barbados Cherry fruit contains as much vitamin C as an orange!  They are very easy to grow and don’t require much care at all, and for these reasons we consider Barbados Cherry a must-have plant in a Florida food forest.

Barbados Cherry has been called a “super fruit” and is grown around the world for its health benefits, including in the USA where it has been adopted by the supplement industry as a rich source of ascorbic acid.  The plant literally “thrives on neglect” in our gardens and produces well with zero attention, other than an occasional haircut.  There doesn’t seem to be a specific season for Barbados Cherry, rather it will flower and fruit sporadically any time of year. It does best in full sun and is not fussy about soil type, is wind resistant, and it can be pruned or shaped into a tree or bush depending on your preference.  Barbados Cherry can even be grown in a pot and will fruit reliably.

We recommend planting a Barbados Cherry in your garden to enjoy its many benefits!  

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Size: 8’ wide x 8’ tall with pruning 

Sun Requirements:  Full sun

Cold Hardy: 30 degrees

Harvest Season:  Can vary

Watering requirements: Very drought tolerant once established

Food Forest Layer: Shrub 

 

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