With the challenges to growing citrus that citrus greening presents, I have been looking for alternative low-maintenance fruit options for folks to try in their dooryard settings. I recently came ...

The Barbados cherry is in the Malpighiaceae family. It has several names, a variety of species, and many uses. The scientific name is Malpighea glabra. Common names include Barbados cherry, Wild Crepe ...

Texas has its own native cherry blossom, the dwarf Barbados cherry. You'll want to incorporate this native bloomer into the spring landscape with Texas redbud, flowering quince, spirea and azaleas.

Nestled among the lush landscapes of the Caribbean, South America, and Central America, Acerola, commonly known as Barbados cherry, emerges as a vibrant gem in the world of superfoods. This small, ...

Here's a great cherry substitute for warmer climates called the Barbados cherry or Acerola or West Indian cherry. It's a known "superfood" due to its antioxidant qualities and amazing vitamin C ratio.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - University of Florida researchers are working on growing a cherry that normally doesn’t thrive in the United States. Officials say they are working with a Brazilian ...

If you haven’t tried the Barbados species of cherry, you’re missing out on a tropical delight that can grow right here in Manatee County. I was lucky enough to sample one from the Manatee County ...