Acerola cherry is a plant that is native to tropical regions of the Western Hemisphere. It’s also commonly called the West Indies cherry, Barbados cherry, or just simply “acerola.” It’s ...

Here's a great cherry substitute for warmer climates called the Barbados cherry or Acerola or West Indian cherry. It's a known "superfood" due to its antioxidant qualities and amazing vitamin C ratio.

Mainland cherries do not grow well here, but the acerola cherry is a small tropical tree that grows very well in Hawaii. The cherry it produces is rather tart but contains loads of vitamin C.

It is the acerola cherry, and also known as the West Indian or Barbados cherry. It is a relatively small fruit tree and may be trimmed to a conveniently-sized shrub. Mine is about ten feet tall.

What’s more, the new Cherry Acerola Collection also gently exfoliates with quartz powder and lactic acid (AHA) to smooth skin texture and reveal a fresh complexion.

Also known as Barbados cherry, this popular West Indian fruit is similar in appearance and size to the more familiar cherry. Traditional healers in Suriname used the leaves to protect ...