Malpighia emarginata
Also known as barbados cherry or west indian cherry, is known to be one of the richest sources of ascorbic acid (vit c) red in colour when ripe with a few seeds, taste is similar to carambola (star fruit)
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