Sherbet Berry
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What it is
Also called phalsa, this is a fast-growing deciduous shrub or small tree from India and Southeast Asia, 6 to 15 feet tall, with clusters of yellow spring flowers.
UC ANR (Under the Solano Sun)Why grow/eat it
Small purple berries, about 1 to 2 cm, that are tart and a little astringent.
UC ANR (Under the Solano Sun)How to use it
The fresh berries are often juiced and sweetened with sugar to make a refreshing drink.
UC ANR (Under the Solano Sun)Harvest in Houston
Most plants fruit in their second year. Ripe berries only keep a few days.
UC ANR (Under the Solano Sun)Container tips
Self-fertile and happy in most well-drained soils in full sun. Prune it every year, because the berries form on new growth. Hardy in zones 9 to 11.
UC ANR (Under the Solano Sun)Cautions
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