Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Rough-Leaved Raisin (Grewia flavescens) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Rough-Leaved Raisin

(Grewia flavescens)

Rough-Leaved Raisin (Grewia flavescens)

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Climate Requirements for Socorro, Texas

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 2" - 117" 8" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 73°F - 110°F 97°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 34°F - 71°F 28°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Grewia flavescens, commonly known as rough-leaved raisin or donkey berry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to a variety of habitats including savannas, woodlands, and forest margins in sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and India. It can reach up to 20 feet in height and is characterized by its rough-textured leaves, which contribute to its common name. The plant produces small, yellow to orange flowers that are not particularly showy, followed by edible fruits that resemble raisins when dried. The fruiting season varies depending on the regional climate but typically occurs when conditions are favorable for fruit development.

Grewia flavescens is valued for its fruit, which is consumed fresh or dried, and its foliage, which is used as livestock forage. It is also culturally significant in some regions for its use in traditional medicine. In cultivation, it is appreciated for its drought tolerance and adaptability to various soil types, although it prefers well-drained soils. It requires full sun to part shade and can be used in agroforestry systems, as a windbreak, or for erosion control. There are no widely known cultivars, but its potential for use in sustainable agriculture and reforestation projects is recognized. Gardeners should be aware that it may require pruning to maintain a desired shape and can be susceptible to pests such as caterpillars, which feed on the leaves.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
  • Height: 6-20 feet
  • Width: 6-20 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to savannas, woodlands, and forest margins in sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and India

Other Names

Common Names: White Cross-berry, Bukukutila, Butola, Ikolo Lombo, Kaseketi, Korombo, Velvet Raisin, Lukukuma

Scientific Names: Grewia flavescens, Grewia aspera, Grewia bipartita, Grewia carpinifolia, Grewia carpinifolia, Grewia commutata, Grewia fabreguesii, Grewia flavescens var. brevipedunculata, Grewia homblei

GBIF Accepted Name: Grewia flavescens