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Grewia occidentalis (Espalier) - Lavender Star Flower

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Grewia occidentalis (Espalier) is a striking, versatile shrub also known under the moniker Lavender Star Flower, set apart by its exceptional adaptability and enchanting beauty. Nestled in the "Shrubs" category, this specimen is anything but ordinary. Lavish your landscape with brilliant, star-shaped, lavender blossoms bursting forth in a spectacular display from spring all the way to fall. Grewia occidentalis is a picture of resilience, thriving in extreme heat, wind and persisting through drought conditions. Its dark green, glossy leaves make the perfect canvas for those luminous flowers, while its enticing espalier growth means it can be trained to embellish a wall or fence in an elegant, space-saving design. With a preference for full sun to partial shade and adaptable to a range of soil types, this low-maintenance shrub shines in its ideal height and width of 6 to 8 feet. As appealing to landscape designers as it is to local bird and insect life, Grewia occidentalis (Espalier) masterfully marries incredible aesthetics with environmental harmony.

  • Size: Up to 6-8 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Star-shaped, lavender colored
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Drought resistant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Growth habit: Can be trained as an Espalier (flat against a wall or fence)
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