Malpighia glabra Mariquita
Barbados Cherry
Description
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.
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.