Barbados Cherry (Acerola) Plants

Variety Information & Cultivation Guide

Barbados Cherry (Acerola, Malpighia emarginata) contains one of the highest natural concentrations of Vitamin C—up to 1,677 mg per 100g (65x more than oranges). High-value superfood crop with growing demand in nutraceutical, cosmetic, and health food industries. Compact bushy tree producing 3–4 harvests per year. Bears within 1–2 years of planting. Suited for tropical and subtropical lowlands.