Barbados Cherry (Acerola/Wild Crapemyrtle) - Malpighia emarginata Giant brown-skinned fruit with deep burgundy

brown-skinned fruit with deep burgundy pulp

wavy leaves with striped

It's great fresh or cooked

the second picture shows one similar to what we ship

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Barbados Cherry (Acerola/Wild Crapemyrtle) - Malpighia emarginata Giant brown-skinned fruit with deep burgundyThe Barbados Cherry, or Malpighia emarginata (formerly Malpighia glabra), is a small shrub like tree that produces gorgeous pink blossoms before maturing into tasty fruit. Barbados cherries are packed with more vitamin C than other varieties, so eat up! A great pick for landscapes and container growing. Average mature height: 10 to 12 feet Light: Full to part sun Soil: Well drained Zones: 9b 11