Grewia caffra
Lavender Star Flower

Mature Height: 6′-12’
Mature Width: 6′-10’

Grewia caffra, is a fast-growing plant often grown as a shrub. The leaves are large, simple and ovate, with a glossy green appearance. The flowers are small, pink to purple, and appear in clusters from spring to fall. The fruit is a round berry, that changes from green to yellow as it ripens. Grewia caffra is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers, fruits, and easy care. It requires well-drained soil and full sun to grow well and is drought-tolerant once established. It is often used in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or in cottage gardens.