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Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild'

Also Known As

  • Malpighia glabra 'Fairchild'
  • Acerola
  • Fairchild Barbados Cherry
  • Fairchild Wild Crapemyrtle

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild' plant details

Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malpighiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great choice for bonsai with its semi weeping dwarf habit and tiny pointed dark glossy green leaves. Frilly fragrant pink flowers from spring to fall. Hardy zones 7-12. Flowers followed by tiny red berries.

Gardening facts about Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild' plant

How to Grow Malpighia emarginata 'Fairchild'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Malpighia for your garden

aka Malpighia glabra 'Nana', Malpighia punicifolia, Malpighia punicifolia 'Nana', Dwarf Acerola, Dwarf Barbados Cherry

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Malpighia emarginata [dwarf form] fruit by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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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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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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