Cherry, Dwarf Barbados
Malpighia glabra
Evergreen tropical shrub with pink blooms and bright red acerola cherries packed with vitamin C. Best as a protected patio plant or warm-microclimate shrub in the Hill Country.
Landscape use
Edible landscaping, containers, courtyard accents, and hummingbird plantings.
Care
Shelter from hard freezes; foliage burns near freezing and stems may die back. Regular water and mulch. Full sun to light shade for fruit.