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Grewia flavescens

by Johan Wentzel

Grewia flavescens
Common Name
Rough-leaved raisin
Plant Type
Shrub
Grewia flavescens is a fairly hardy, medium sized, semi-deciduous scrambling shrub with attractive leaves that feel rough to the touch This shrub is an essential element of a wildlife garden. Plant in a well-drained soil.
Plant Description

Grewia flavescens is a fairly hardy, medium sized, semi-deciduous scrambling shrub with attractive leaves that feel rough to the touch hence the common name. Older stems are square. It bears masses of star-shaped yellow flowers from October to March. These are followed by attractive brown seeds that are irresistible to birds. This shrub is an essential element of a wildlife garden.

Plant Grewia flavescens in a well-drained soil. It is very water wise.

Afrikaanse Naam
Skurwe rosyntjiebos
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah, Bushveld
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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