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Native to St. Croix, Trinidad and Curacao.
The natural form of the Barbados Cherry is pendulous with weeping twigs and branches.
- The name Malpighia is used to honor Marcello Malpighia (1628-1693). He was a distinguished naturalist in Bologna, Italy.
- The flowers are rose-pink, often several together in a cyme.
- Its fruit is small and edible.
- It has a weeping growth habit if the branches are allowed to elongate.
- The round edible fruits are borne singly or in 2s or 3s and are bright red with glossy skin.
- The fruit is very juicy and extremely high in ascorbic acid.
- Great indoor bonsai.
- 12 years old; 14" - 16" tall
- Suitable humidity tray is recommended.
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