Crossberry

Grewia occidentalis

Native to:
Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Grewia
Species:
Grewia occidentalis
USDA Symbol:
GROC3

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, lavender
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, bees
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire or severe pruning.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Sow in warm conditions.