White Cross-berry

Grewia tenax, Malvaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MukheitBoscia senegalensis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert Sausage TreeKigelia pinnata

Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Ghaf TreeProsopis cineraria

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection

African Potato VineKedrostis africana

Physical SupportShade Provision

Camel's Foot TreePiliostigma thonningii

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

MulunguErythrina velutina

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Dryland Fruit ProductionErosion ControlWindbreakTraditional Food

Edible Parts

FruitsYoung LeavesBark Fiber

Medicinal Uses

Bark For Stomach AilmentsAnti-Diarrheal

Common Questions

What zones does White Cross-berry grow in?

White Cross-berry grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for White Cross-berry?

Good companions for White Cross-berry include Mukheit, Desert Sausage Tree, Ghaf Tree, African Potato Vine, Camel's Foot Tree.

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