Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Guyana Cherry Tree

The Barbados Cherry (Acerola, Guyana Cherry) is a tropical fruit tree that produces nutrient-rich cherries packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Grown in Everglades Farm's Homestead, Florida nursery, each tree is propagated from cuttings for quicker fruiting and grown 12 to 18 months in a 2-gallon container.

At a glance

• Also known as: Acerola, Guyana Cherry
• Type: Tropical fruit tree
• Tree age: 12 to 18 months, 2-gallon container
• Propagation: From cuttings for quicker fruit production
• First harvest: Within 1 to 2 years
• Climate: Warm, subtropical
• Use: Standalone focal point or shaped hedge

Best for

• Subtropical home fruit gardens
• Fresh, vitamin-rich harvests
• Privacy hedging or a focal-point tree
• Low-maintenance growing
• Tropical and Caribbean-style landscapes

How to grow

Grown for Florida's warm, subtropical climate, the Barbados Cherry is resilient and flourishes with minimal maintenance. Expect a first harvest within 1 to 2 years.

Flavor profile

Naturally sweet and packed with vitamins and antioxidants, offering an exotic Caribbean taste.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery in Homestead growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.

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