Sherbet Berry Plant Starter - Grewia asiatica Edible Fruit Shrub, Drought-Tolerant, 6-15 ft

Sherbet Berry Plant Starter - Grewia asiatica

The Sherbet Berry Plant (Grewia asiatica) is a drought-tolerant deciduous shrub or small tree that grows between 6 to 15 feet tall. This starter plant produces antioxidant-rich berries known as phalsa, which measure approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter. These berries can be enjoyed fresh or used to make refreshing beverages, making the plant a versatile addition to your garden.

Key Features

• Drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil types
• Produces edible, antioxidant-rich berries
• Cold tolerant with light frost resistance, though leaf drop may occur
• Thrives in full to part sun conditions
• Requires average watering, making it easy to maintain

Growing Information

The Sherbet Berry Plant grows best in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. It prefers full to part sun exposure and adapts well to a wide range of soil types. While it is drought-tolerant, regular watering is recommended to support healthy growth and berry production. The plant is shipped as a bare root starter, ready for planting in your preferred location.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.