Malpighia emarginata 'Florida Sweet'

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A perennial hermaphrodite evergreen tree.
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Origin: in Homestead, Fla., by the Florida Subtropical Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1952. Chance seedling; selected in 1946. Tree: erect; open-type growth; outstanding yields (33.6 t/ha/year). Relatively good tolerance to cool temperatures and has moderate degree of tolerance to Cercospora leaf spot. Fruit: large, 1 1/4 inches in diam., average weight 4 g, skin thick; flesh very juicy, flavor semi-sweet; vitamin C content high (1500-2000 mg/100 g juice).
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Synonyms

Malpighia emarginata 'Florida Sweet' Malpighia emarginata 'Sweet'