Grewia asiatica is native to southern Asia from Pakistan east to Cambodia. In these areas it is widely cultivated and commonly known as Phalsa or Falsa. We simply refer to it a Sherbet Berry. Phalsa produces a edible drupe that is purple to black when ripe. This small fruit is loaded with antioxidants. It is eaten fresh with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper. Phalsa also make an excellent thirst quenching sherbet juice that has a cooling effect.

• A minefield of antioxidants
• Many medicinal uses
• Spring flowers, summer fruit

HEIGHT:

6-15 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

9-11

· Medicinal
· Aesthetics/Decor
· Food Production

· Edible Garden
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Specimen

· Easy to Grow
· Fast Growing
· Drought Tolerant
· Low Maintenance
· Self-fertile

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

· Moist, Well-Drained

· Deciduous

Blooms: · Summer Spring Color: Yellow Fruit Summer

Foliage:· Bronze Green

Market:· Specialty Fresh · Process