| Botanical name | Grewia occidentalis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December Starry, mauve-pink flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Cross-berry |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A sprawling evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. |
| Fruit | The fruits are square, divided into four lobes. |
| Wildlife attractions | Attract birds and insects to the garden. |
| Other languages | Kruisbessie (A Iklolo (Z) Umnqabaza (X) |
Grewia occidentalis (Cross-berry)
- Botanical name: Grewia occidentalis
- Common name(s): Cross-berry
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A sprawling evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and starry, mauve-pink flowers in summer. Its fruits are square, divided into four lobes, and attract birds and insects to the garden.
Family: Malvaceae
Synonym: Grewia caffra
Botanical Pronunciation: GREW-ee-uh ox-she-den-TAL-iss.
Grewia occidentalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
Starry, mauve-pink flowers in summer.
A sprawling evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves.
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