Grewia Occidentalis, cross berry? Does anyone know this plant?

Question

Has anone ever come across a grewia occidentalis? I bought one, and would like to know if it grows like a normal tree with a round crown, or does it only grow its side "branches" to the left and right sides of the central stem/trunk (giving it a shape like a palm leaf).

Here is a link to a description:

http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantefg/grewiaoccident.htm

But, unfortunately there is very little info on the net. And there are discrepancies as to how high and wide the plant grows.

Can anyone help me please?

I am growing it in a pot, as it may not be frost hardy in the first few years of its life.

Answer 1

Everything I have found indicates that it is a shrub. Not a lot of information on this plant like you said. But it is beautiful, I can see why you bought it. Maybe someone else can give you better information.

Additional link;

http://www.hear.org/pier/wra/pacific/gre...

Evergreen shrub, to 6-10 feet tall (1.8 to 3 m), 10 feet spread (3 m)

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/T...