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Acerola Cherry

Malpighia emarginata, Malpighiaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red CalliandraCalliandra calothyrsus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Butterfly BushBuddleja davidii
Pollinator Sharing
Black SageSalvia mellifera
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Crape MyrtleLagerstroemia indica
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Common LilacSyringa vulgaris

Acerola cherry's extensive root system and tropical adaptations can create resource competition and chemical interference with temperate lilacs.

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Acerola Cherry grow in?

Acerola Cherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Acerola Cherry?

Good companions for Acerola Cherry include Red Calliandra, Butterfly Bush, Black Sage, Crape Myrtle.

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