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Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) 4”

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Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) 4”
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🍒 Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) – Starter Size Tropical Superfruit!

Bring home a starter-size Barbados Cherry tree and begin your journey into the world of tangy, Vitamin C-packed fruits! This 4-inch plant may be small, but it’s your first step toward abundant harvests of glossy red cherries. Perfect for home gardeners who want to grow their own tropical treasure from the ground up. 🌿🌞


🌿 Quick Facts

Attribute Details
Botanical Name Malpighia emarginata
Plant Type Evergreen fruiting shrub/small tree
Sale Size Ships in 4-inch container
Mature Height & Width Up to 15 ft × 15 ft (can be pruned smaller)
USDA Zones 9–11 (patio/indoor growing in colder climates)
Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade
Cold Hardiness Protect below 28°F
Growth Habit Dense, bushy, rounded canopy
Spacing Requirements 8–12 ft for in-ground planting

🍒 Fruit Details

  • Flavor Profile: Tart, refreshing, and juicy with slightly grainy flesh
  • Appearance: Bright red skin surrounding succulent interior
  • Fruit Size: 1–1.5 inches across
  • Harvest Season: Multiple crops per year in warm regions (spring–fall in Florida)
  • Yield: Heavy producer when mature; starts fruiting young compared to many trees
  • Best Practices for Fruit Set: Cross-pollination and steady watering boost harvests

🌟 Why Grow Barbados Cherry?

  • 💚 Nutrient Dense: One of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C on Earth—30–40 times more than oranges!
  • 🌞 Year-Round Fruiting: In subtropical climates, expect multiple harvests throughout the year.
  • 🌸 Beautiful & Productive: Pink blossoms, glossy green leaves, and bright red cherries double as ornamentals.
  • 🍹 Culinary Versatility: Great for juices, smoothies, jams, jellies, sauces, and desserts.
  • 🏡 Perfect Starter Size: Begin small with this 4-inch container and transplant into larger pots or in-ground beds as it grows.

🌱 Planting & Care (4-Inch Size Notes)

  • Transplant Promptly: 4-inch plants dry out faster than larger containers. Move into a 1-gallon or larger pot soon after arrival for best success.
  • Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with compost works best. Avoid soggy spots.
  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged while young.
  • Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, with some afternoon shade in very hot climates.
  • Mulch: Add organic mulch to help retain moisture and regulate root temperature.

👉 For long-term growing, check out our 3-gallon Barbados Cherry for a more established start!


⚠️ Cautions

  • ❄️ Cold Sensitive: Must be protected below 28°F. Container-grown plants can be brought indoors.
  • ⚠️ Shipping Advisory:
    • The 4-inch size ships best within Florida, the Southeast, and Texas via UPS Ground.
    • Plants shipped long-distance may be stressed in extreme heat or cold.
    • Buyers in northern or western states: please note that quality cannot always be guaranteed with this smaller size during peak weather seasons.
    • We recommend 1-gallon or larger sizes for best success if shipping out of region.

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal for:

  • Gardeners in warm climates (Zones 9–11)
  • Balcony & patio growers looking to start small
  • Indoor gardeners with sunny windows or greenhouse setups
  • DIY plant lovers who enjoy nurturing young plants into thriving trees

❌ Not Ideal for:

  • Gardeners in very cold climates without indoor growing space
  • Shoppers who want instant size and fruit production (choose the 3G for that!)

📦 Shipping Notes

  • Ships in a 4-inch container
  • Best for Florida, the Southeast, & Texas shipping zones
  • UPS Ground only; shipping risks increase for northern & western states during peak seasonal heat/cold
  • Buyer understands the 4-inch size may dry out faster in transit than larger containers

Bring Home Your Tropical Starter Today!

Take the first step toward a backyard superfruit harvest with this Barbados Cherry starter plant. Nurture it now, and soon you’ll be rewarded with tangy, Vitamin C-rich cherries straight from your garden. 🍒🌱

👉 Order your 4-inch Barbados Cherry today and start your tropical growing journey!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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