Falsa

Key Features: Type: Small deciduous shrub or tree Height: 3 to 4 meters (10–13 ft) Leaves: Broad, rough-textured, heart-shaped with serrated edges Fruit: Small, round, purple to black berry with a sweet and tangy flavor 🌞 Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established 🌼 Flowering & Fruiting: Bloom Time: Spring Fruit Harvest: Late spring to early summer (May–June in Pakistan) 🌱 Uses: Consumed fresh or in falsa sherbet (a popular summer drink in Pakistan) Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and cooling properties Used in traditional medicine to relieve heatstroke, throat irritation, and indigestion 🔁 Propagation: Usually grown from seeds Can also be propagated through cuttings