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Grewia biloba parviflora

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Grewia genus in the family Tiliaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Tiliaceae
Genus
Grewia
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
deciduous
Woodiness
woody
Height
3 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit. No more details. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter[3].

Plant part
Fruit

Environment

Range
E. Asia - E. China, Korea.
Habitat
Rocky places by roadsides[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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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.

Cultivation

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Succeeds in most soils[3]. One report says that this species is not very hardy in Britain, preferring hotter summers than are usually experienced here[2]. Another report, however, says that it is hardy to about -30°c[3].

References

  1. Wilson. E. H. Plantae Wilsonae.

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  2. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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