when does an acerola tree provide the fruit should you grow them by themselves or near other plants/trees etc
Portulacaria afra f. variegata - Rainbow Bush
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Nov 05, 2021 - 03:30 PM
For starters, Portulacaria afra is not an acerola tree and does not produce the same cherry like fruits as an acerola tree. However, the foliage of P. afra is edible and commonly consumed in the southern regions of Africa. True acerola trees bear the Latin name Malpighia punicifolia and we don't sell them as they are not succulents.
That all being said, acerola trees tend to bloom in the late spring and are ready for harvest in the late summer to early fall. They are self pollinating, meaning you don't need another tree to get them to set fruit.
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Rainbow Bush, Mini Jade, Spekboom, or Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra f. variegata) (Jacquin): This stemmed succulent is particularly versatile and easy to grow. Plant it outdoors in warm climates and it can grow into a dense, 4.0' tall shrub. Keep it indoors in a small pot and it will stay a p...
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