Grewia biloba parviflora - (Bunge.)Hand.
(Bunge.)Hand.-Mazz.
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Description
Grewia biloba parviflora is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Fruit. No more details. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter.
Distribution
E. Asia - E. China, Korea.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils. One report says that this species is not very hardy in Britain, preferring hotter summers than are usually experienced here. Another report, however, says that it is hardy to about -30°c.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in late winter in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Layering.
