Sherbert Berry (Grewia asiatica)
The Sherbert Berry is a unique small tropical tree that produces a small blueberry -sized fruit loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants! It's native to Asia, Pakistan, and India and is often known as Phalsa. Sherbert Berry flowers in the spring and can fruit all summer long. Flowers are yellow, foliage is bronze and green, fruit is a deep pink to purple color. Fruit is small and firm. Prune in late Winter to encourage growth and production.
Plant Type:
Tropical Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Late Spring - Summer
Soil & Moisture:
Average moisture needs. Will thrive in any soil condition as long as it is well-draining soil. Water well in Spring and Summer months to facilitate growth.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Sherbert Berry plants are grown from seed/micropropagation, capable of harvest within growing season.
