Sherbert Berry aka India Berry aka Phalsa Starter Plant
Sherbet Berry aka India Berry aka Phalsa Starter Plant - Grewia asiatica - Rare Phalsa Fruit Tree, Edible Tropical Shrub Grewia asiatica Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. Find full growing and planting directions for my banana starter plants here: https://tinyurl.com/zrzkc797 Native to India and Southeast Asia, the Sherbet Berry — also known as Phalsa or Falsa — is a fast-growing, easy-care shrub prized for its small, grape-like fruits that ripen from green to red to a deep purple-black. The plant is a member of the Mallow family and matures into a shrub or small tree reaching 6 to 22 feet depending on the cultivar, with a rapid growth rate and a self-pollinating habit, though having more than one plant improves fruit set. Expect your first fruit in 1-2 years, with berries ripening over roughly three months to a sweet-sour, grape-and-sherbet flavor. Give it full sun to light shade and well-draining, fertile soil, watering regularly while it establishes. It's hardy in USDA zones 9B and up. It also does beautifully in a large container that can be moved indoors when temperatures dip. Nutritionally, the berries pack a solid dose of vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, and in their native regions they're a beloved seasonal treat — eaten fresh or blended into a cooling, thirst-quenching sherbet-style drink. With its glossy, broad foliage, cheerful yellow spring blooms, and drought tolerance once established, it doubles as an attractive ornamental as well as a productive edible — a wonderful pick for anyone wanting to grow something a little different and genuinely rare in a U.S. backyard. How long will it take to start harvesting? Approximately 1-2 years if grown in ideal conditions. Ideal Growing Conditions USDA Hardiness Zones: 9B and up Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 50F. Once established, they can take brief periods of cold down to 30F (zone 10) but expect some leaf damage. The entire plant can die if temperatures drop below 30F and the ground freezes or it snows. Grow in containers if your located in zone below zone 9. Zones 9Band up can safely grow this outdoors. Deciduous shrub Height at Maturity: can get over 20FT tall at maturity OR you can prune to maintain a smaller height at arounf 6FT Sun: Grows in full sun or partial shade Soil: Well draining soil rich in organic matter Water: Monitor young plants and keep consistent water. Fertilizer: Apply some fruit tree or citrus fertilizer in the spring and again when it starts to bloom Shipping ***Cannot ship to AK, or HI***