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The acerola is typically found in dry, thorn-woodlands as a deciduous tree. It grows in San Diego County, coastal Southern California and in more extreme areas with protection. There are trees in Riverside, Calif. and San Bernardino County. In general, acerola has poor cold tolerance, with young plants typically killed at temperatures below 30° F. Trees can survive brief exposure to 28° F with loss of leaves. Trees are sensitive to wind (shallow root systems). The acerola is drought tolerant, and will adopt a deciduous habit; irrigation results in leaf and flower flush. Plants can easily adapt to pot culture in well-draining, limed soil. The plant prefers full sun for fruit development, giving rise to the problem of winter protection in harsher climates. Shaded trees fruit, but at reduced fruit densities, and the plants themselves become somewhat spindly. Due to its shallow and smaller root system, acerola can be interplanted with other crops more closely than many trees.

Soil: Acerolas grows in marl, limestone, clay and other heavy soils as long as it drains well; waterlogging of roots will cause plant death. Soil pH should be 6.5-7.5 as acid soils do not promote vigorous growth. Liming of trees and working into the soil is a common practice and necessary for high productivity. a lot vitamin c.
Questions & Comments
Original
I have this tree and it fruits 4 or 5 times a year. I call it Barbados Cherry. They look like little apples to me. I love them. I think they are very high in vit. C. I'm in C. Florida, zone 9b I believe and it made it through the winter like a champ. I do have it in a LARGE pot, just in case I have to bring it in. But I think it will do fine. The pot is right by the a/c unit, so I think that will provide it some heat if needed. Bumble bees love it too!
Aug 5th, 2012 at 3:51:18 PM PDT by
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you're right with 2 acerola you have the vit. C. for a day. this tree bring fruits all year, we use in juice. if you change the soil for pro- mix with fungi you tell me is another thing. thanks
Aug 6th, 2012 at 9:17:54 AM PDT by

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