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Sherbet Berry Plant – Grewia asiatica | Fast-Growing Tropical Fruit Tree

Sherbet Berry Plant – Grewia asiatica | Fast-Growing Tropical Fruit Tree

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Key Features

Produces sweet-tart purple berries with a refreshing grape-like flavor
Fast-growing and fruits at a young age
Grows easily in containers or in the ground
Heat-loving and drought tolerant once established
Excellent for juices, sherbet, smoothies, and summer drinks
Naturally rich in antioxidants
Compact size — great for small gardens and patios
Self-fertile: no second plant needed
Beautiful yellow flowers attract pollinators

Special considerations

Fruit ripens fast; berries should be picked frequently during season
Seasonal pruning improves fruiting and keeps plants compact
Moderate — more drought tolerant once established

Growing and Care Instructions

Planting & Care Tips
Plant in full sun for best fruit
Protect from hard freezes
Fertilize lightly in spring and summer
Prune to control height and encourage heavy fruiting

  • Fertilizing

    Moderate depending on season

  • Watering

    Moderate – allow soil to dry slightly between watering

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)

Type Fruit tree / subtropical shrub
Lifespan 15–20+ years in the ground; 8–12+ years in containers
Growth Fast, Compact shrub
Max Height 10–15 ft (can be kept 5–8 ft pruned)
Max Width 6–10 ft
Zone 9-11

9–11 outdoors; grow in containers in cooler climates
(Light frost – protect below 32°F)

Sherbet Berry Tree (Grewia asiatica) – Live Fruiting Plant

Bring a rare and refreshing fruit to your garden with the Sherbet Berry Tree, also known as Grewia asiatica or Falsa. This unique subtropical fruit produces small purple berries with a sweet-tart flavor that tastes like a mix of grape, blueberry, and black currant. Loved across Asia for juices and cooling summer drinks, Sherbet Berry is now a favorite among home gardeners in warm climates and container growers everywhere.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Produces clusters of juicy purple berries
  • Flavor is sweet, slightly tangy, and refreshing
  • Perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, juices, and sherbet
  • Grows well in containers or in the ground
  • Fast-growing and fruiting starts young
  • Heat-loving & drought tolerant once established

Great for Containers

Sherbet Berry performs beautifully in pots, patios, and small garden spaces. Prune to shape and enjoy a short, bushy fruiting shrub that fits almost anywhere.

Fruit & Flavor

The berries ripen to a deep purple color and are naturally rich in antioxidants. They’re eaten fresh, sprinkled over desserts, or blended into the famous “Sherbet Berry Drink”, a sweet cooling beverage enjoyed throughout tropical regions.