Grewia occidentalis - Wikipedia
Grewia occidentalis, the crossberry, is a species of deciduous tree, indigenous to Southern Africa. [1]
How to Grow Grewia — Lavender Starflower - Harvest to Table
Grewia is a genus of about 150 deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, and climbers. Grewia are native to Australia, Africa, and Asia. The South African species, Grewia occidentalis, is most commonly grown in gardens. Foliage: Deep green leaves are 3 inches long. Flowers: Flowers are 1 in. wide, starlike, lavender pink with yellow center.
Grewia occidentalis | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
Grewia occidentalis makes a decorative garden plant which is both frost- and drought-hardy. It will grow well if well-watered and planted in good, composted soil. The cross-berry may be planted in either full sun or shade.
Grewia occidentalis: best hedge plant, for food, wildlife ...
Grewia occidentalis, a perfect hedge plant, also for forest & coastal gardens, windbreaks, topiary, bonsai, ornamental focus. Feeds humans & 30 wildlife species.
Lavender Star Flower - Green Thumb Nursery
Lavender Star Flower is assigned the botanical name of Grewia occidentalis and is named in honor of the English botanist Nehemiah Grew, who is often referred to as the father of plant anatomy. Grew is short for Grewia and occidentails means west as in western hemisphere, where this plant is native to.
Lavender Star Flower Care - Weekand
2013年1月11日 · Native to South Africa, the lavender star flower shrub (Grewia occidentalis) is named for its pink to purple star-shaped blooms that are up to two inches wide. This colorful plant, hardy in USDA zones 9b to 11, sports glossy, elliptical green leaves and grows up to 12 feet tall.
Lavender Star Flower Care - Garden Guides
2011年3月24日 · Also known as cross-berry or button-wood, lavender star flower (Grewia occidentalis) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a scrambling, loose habit. The plant is characterized by elliptic green leaves and small, pink or mauve, star-shaped flowers.