Grewia biloba parviflora

Family: Tiliaceae

What it is like

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.

Height (m): 3

Where it is found

Rocky places by roadsides.

E. Asia - E. China, Korea.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

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

Medicine

Rating: 0

Other

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How it is grown

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.

Propagating it: 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.

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Habit: Shrub

Hardiness: 5-9

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

G. parviflora.