Botanical Name: Malpighia glabra Mariquita
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Common Name: Barbados Cherry  
Plant photo of: Malpighia glabra Mariquita
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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Information by: Mary Irish
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

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Medium sized shrub grows to about 5' tall. Flowers are soft pink from late spring to frost followed by rich red berries relished by birds. It is evergreen if there are no freezing temps. Native from south Texas south into Mexico. It takes shearing well and in colder climes, can be a great pot specimen.