Latin Name: Malpighia emarginata
Common Names: West Indian Cherry
Lifespan: Perennial
Growth Structure: Up to 15 feet
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: **
Description: The Barbados cherry can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree and has drooping branches. The fruit is bright red, very juicy, but also quite tart. It is high in Vitamin C.