Glycosmis pentaphylla (Ash sheora) - Image 7

Botanical names: Glycosmis pentaphylla, Limonia pentaphylla

Common names: Ash sheora, Orangeberry, Rum Berry, Gin Berry

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Southeastern Asia, India

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Glycosmis pentaphylla Fruit plant, Gin Berry

Limonia, Gin Berry, Orangeberry. Berries smell and taste like gin!
Crush a leaf or taste a berry and you will instantly experience a bold gin flavor and aroma. Gin Berry is a rare and fascinating evergreen shrub grown for its unmistakable scent, flavor, and ornamental appeal. The glossy leaves are intensely aromatic when rubbed, releasing the same crisp gin notes as the fruit, while small fragrant white flowers give way to clusters of edible berries with a strong gin-like taste. Compact and container-friendly, this plant is an unforgettable conversation piece in your garden, and it has also been traditionally valued for medicinal uses, including digestive support and antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Very cold hardy tropical, survived 3 nights of 25F in our garden without protection.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

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Grown in
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