Phalsa
Grewia asiaticaPhalsa shrub in fruit
Shrub native to Asia produces small, orange-yellow flowers followed by fruits, 1cm in diameter produced in in open, branched clusters. The soft, fibrous flesh is greenish-white stained with purplish-red near the skin. The flavour is pleasantly acid, somewhat grape-like. The fruits are eaten fresh as dessert, are made into syrup, and extensively employed in the manufacture of soft drinks. After fruiting prune to keep to an attractive shrub to 2mts high.
Other Names: Falsa, Grewia
$14.75 ($14.75-$17.90 choose a size)
Specifications of Phalsa
Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March
Customer Tips & Reviews Phalsa
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Fawkner, VIC
Phalsa
Is prepared from the fruit Phalsa Juice mixing it with sugar and salt used as a cooling agent in summer time in Pakistan
