Kalahari Raisin Bush

Grewia retinervis, Malvaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Candle-pod AcaciaVachellia hebeclada

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Kalahari cucumberCucumis pustulatus

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Perrier's BaobabAdansonia perrieri

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Hildebrand's MoringaMoringa hildebrandtii

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Cross-berryGrewia occidentalis

Congeneric Grewia species with similar resource requirements and competitive exclusion

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWindbreakWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitsLeavesBark

Medicinal Uses

DiarrheaStomach ProblemsRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Kalahari Raisin Bush grow in?

Kalahari Raisin Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Kalahari Raisin Bush?

Good companions for Kalahari Raisin Bush include Candle-pod Acacia, Kalahari cucumber, Perrier's Baobab, Hildebrand's Moringa.

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