

Grewia thrives with basic care needs such as regular watering and well-draining soil. It requires plenty of sunlight to promote healthy growth. Special care points include ensuring the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged and providing occasional fertilization during the growing season. Overall, grewia is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.
Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Care Difficulty | Easy |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Watering Schedule | Every 3 weeks |
Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
Soil pH | 5.5-7 |
Hardiness Zones |
5-9
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Crossberry (Grewia occidentalis) is a small deciduous tree that is native to southern Africa. It earns its common name from its reddish-brown, four-lobed fruits which have many different local culinary uses. These berries develop from purple, star-shaped flowers that begin to appear in early summer.
Bilobed grewia (Grewia biloba) is a deciduous perennial shrub that can grow from 1.8 to 3 m tall and 1.2 to 2.5 m wide. It blooms in fall with clusters of white flowers. The species produces orange fruit in late fall. It grows well in full sun with medium-moist, well-drained soil.
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