MALPIGHIA PUNICIFOLIA, Dwarf Barbados Cherry (4" pot)

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FAMILY : Malpighiaceae
ORIGIN : Central America, Caribbean
SIZE : 3'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : mid 30's
FLOWER : sporadic throughout the year

This dwarf shrub has arching dark brown stems with small green leaves and pink flowers followed by small red cherries throughout the year. The cherries are small, but are edible. Excellent bonsai specimen. The creeping stems and sometimes exposed roots can create really interesting shapes.