Subtropical shrub or small tree (Barbados cherry) with bright red, tart fruit very high in vitamin C.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Bright red, tart cherry-like fruit, exceptionally high in vitamin C
- Young plants are frost-tender; mature plants tolerate only brief light frost
- Fruit is very perishable, so it is usually eaten fresh or processed quickly
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