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    • Photo of Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form] fruit by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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    Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form]

    Also Known As

    • Malpighia glabra 'Nana'
    • Malpighia punicifolia
    • Malpighia punicifolia 'Nana'
    • Dwarf Acerola
    • Dwarf Barbados Cherry

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form] plant details

    Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form]

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: malpighiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form]

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf growing Barbados Cherry that is excellent for hanging baskets, bonsai, or mixed containers. Light pink crepe myrtle-like blooms are borne from late spring to fall and are followed by long-lasting 1/4" bright red fruit considered to be high in Vitamin C.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form] plant

    How to Grow Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Malpighia emarginata

    aka Malpighia glabra, Acerola, Barbados Cherry, West Indian Cherry, Wild Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Malpighia emarginata foliage, fruit by Marcelo P. B. Silva
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    Malpighia coccigera

    aka Dwarf Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Malpighia coccigera flower, foliage, form by Valérie75
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