{"product_id":"barbados-cherry-acerola-2-pack-live-starter-plugs-outdoor-10in","title":"Barbados Cherry (Acerola) 2-Pack Live Starter Plugs Outdoor, 10in","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Barbados Cherry: a small tropical tree, also called Acerola, grown for glossy red, sweet-tart fruit that's famously rich in natural vitamin C, after pretty pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT ARRIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 live starter plugs, each approximately 10 inches tall. Because these plants are grown from cuttings, size can vary slightly from one plug to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePET NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarbados cherry isn't listed in the ASPCA plant database, so we can't make a pet-safety claim either way. The ripe fruit is a common food for people; remove pits before sharing fruit with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IT SHINES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHome orchards, edible hedges and large patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in full sun to part sun in sandy to rich, well-drained soil. It's low-maintenance once established. Left unpruned it can reach 20 feet or more in frost-free areas, but it's easily kept much smaller with regular pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerennial in USDA zones 9b to 11. Mature trees tolerate brief dips to about 28°F and often regrow from the roots if frozen back. Elsewhere, grow it in a large container brought indoors for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO EXPECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit comes in flushes through much of the warm season, with the main crop in spring. Ripe cherries are soft and best eaten or processed soon after picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about your order? Message us — we are the people who grew it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52543049236767,"sku":"CHRY-B","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3174\/9151\/files\/open-uri20260514-2472083-lf2xtr.jpg?v=1778784285","url":"https:\/\/plantnook.com\/products\/barbados-cherry-acerola-2-pack-live-starter-plugs-outdoor-10in","provider":"Plant Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}