{"product_id":"pixie-acerola-malpighia-emarginata-pixie","title":"Pixie Acerola - Malpighia emarginata 'Pixie'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePixie Acerola (\u003cem\u003eMalpighia emarginata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pixie') is a compact shrub about 1.5m tall and wide that earns its place twice. Dainty pink flowers attract birds and butterflies, and they are followed by red fruit like miniature apples that are very high in vitamin C and antioxidants. It suits warm, frost free gardens, hedges and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit rich in vitamin C.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red fruit is very high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and it grows on a plant small enough for a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePretty, wildlife friendly flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright pink, windmill like flowers attract birds and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compact selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays about 1.5m high and wide, a neat size for hedges, feature plantings and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as a fruiting hedge, a feature shrub, a potted plant or even a bonsai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light clip and a slow release fertiliser once a year keep it looking good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a soft hedge that flowers and fruits. Clip lightly once a year to keep it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a feature shrub among herbs and productive beds, close enough to the kitchen to pick the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bonsai.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its neat size and light clipping suit large containers on a warm patio, and trained forms for bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pixie Acerola in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It needs a tropical to subtropical position and must be frost free. In cooler gardens, treat it as a potted plant that lives under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained, well mulched soil, or in a good potting mix in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mulch topped up and the soil evenly moist while the plant is young and while fruit is setting. Feed once a year with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light clip once a year keeps the shape neat. It takes trimming well into a low hedge or a pot specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pixie Acerola as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small plant that needs a warm, frost free start. Plant it out in a sunny, well mulched spot or pot it on, water it regularly, and it grows towards its 1.5m size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eMore fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare the best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do with the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is edible and very high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Pick it when it is fully red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs tropical to subtropical conditions and must be frost free. In cooler areas, grow it in a pot and keep it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is suited to pots and even bonsai. Use a well drained potting mix, full sun to part shade, and give it a light clip once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787266588991,"sku":"MAL-EMA-PIXIE-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pixie-acerola-malpighia-emarginata-pixie.jpg?v=1792154917","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pixie-acerola-malpighia-emarginata-pixie","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}