Barbados Cherry
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Barbados Cherry: A Tropical Delight for Your Garden
Discover the Barbados Cherry, a charming tropical shrub or small tree from the Malpighiaceae family, known for its stunning bright red fruit. Bursting with tart flavor and rich in vitamin C, these delicious cherries are not only a treat for you but also a favorite food source for local birds.
Key Features:
- Growth & Size: This versatile plant typically grows 4-6 feet tall, making it an ideal choice for small gardens, privacy screens, or accenting natural habitats.
- Fruit Production: Expect to see fruit within just two years! The tree produces both flowers and cherries simultaneously, providing vibrant beauty throughout the growing season.
- Low Maintenance: While it thrives with a little extra water in its early years, the Barbados Cherry is remarkably drought-tolerant once established. For optimal fruit yield, water regularly and apply fertilizer twice a year.
Care Instructions:
- Sunlight: For the best results, plant your Barbados Cherry in an area that receives full sunlight. It can also adapt to partial shade, making it versatile for various garden settings.
- Watering: Water 2-3 times a week, adjusting based on your climate.
- Fertilization: Use Lyfe Nutrient Fertilizer Water-Soluble every four weeks during the growing season to support robust growth and bountiful fruit.
- Pruning: Encourage growth by pruning above a node to stimulate branching and increase fruit production.
Culinary & Medicinal Uses: Enjoy the Barbados Cherry fresh, or transform it into jams, jellies, syrups, and sauces. The juice also helps prevent browning in other fruits, like bananas and apples, making it a handy kitchen companion. Plus, this fruit may offer medicinal benefits, potentially alleviating liver ailments and digestive issues.
Resilience: Mature Barbados Cherry trees can withstand brief temperatures as low as 28°F. If the tree freezes, it often regenerates from its roots, showcasing its hardiness.
Elevate your garden with the Barbados Cherry—an easy-care, fruitful addition that delights both the eyes and the palate! Enjoy our Lyfe Accessories!
- Botanical Name
- Malpighia Glabra
- Common Names
- Barbados cherry and Manzanita
- Plant Type
- Wild Crapemyrtle
- Mature Size
- Can grow up to 9 ft. tall
- Sun Exposure
- It is extremely drought tolerant, growing well in shade, part shade and full sun
- Soil Type
- Well draining soil, equal parts perlite and peat works great
- Soil pH
- Slightly Acidic
- Bloom Time
- Spring- Fall
- Flower Color
- Small pink flowers appear periodically from April to October
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 9B-11; grown as a houseplant in all climates
- Native Area
- native to the Americas, extending from south Texas in the United States, through Mexico and Central America into South America; it also is native to Caribbean Islands
- Toxicity
- Pet Friendly, non-toxic for pets and humans.
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