Malpighia emarginata
Acerola Cherry is a tropical fruit tree that produces bright red, cherry-like fruit packed with vitamin C. The fruit has a sweet flavour and is best eaten fresh or used in juices, smoothies, and jams. The tree is fast-growing, compact, and bears several crops a year, making it a productive and attractive addition to any edible garden.
Acerola cherry - florida sweet
Harvest Time
January to april and September to december
Sun Exposure
Full sunHeight
2-5mPollination
Self pollinatingFrost Tolerance
Moderate frost toleranceAmount of leaves in winter
All leaves - Evergreen
Grown from
Cutting
Suitability in pots
Yes
Time to fruit
2-3 years