Botanical Name: Common Names:
Grewia occidentalis Lavender Star Crossberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Irregular Shape, Shrub Like
Description:
Fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery green pointed oval-shaped leaves and lovely star-like lavender-purple flowers that appear along the stems during Spring and Summer followed by brown berries. Great for containers or tropical themed gardens. Grows approx. 1.5-2m tall x 1-1.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Tiliaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
.png "Plant Finder")