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Also Known As

Honey Tree
Japanese Raisin Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'
W: 20'

planting zones

5a-8b

1 gallon | $49

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Hovenia dulcis plant details

Hovenia dulcis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hovenia dulcis

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 30 FT tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark, edible, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hovenia dulcis

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A handsome small tree (to 35') for lawn or street with pleasing gray-ridged bark and polished dark-green foliage; although the fruit itself isn?t edible, its sweetish raisin-like stalk is eaten and used traditionally as medicine in Japan, China and Korea. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The Japanese Raisin Tree occurs from Japan, over Eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas (up to altitudes of 2,000 m), growing preferably in a sunny position on moist sandy or loamy soils. The trees bear clusters of small cream-colored hermaphroditic flowers in July. The drupes appear at the ends of edible fleshy fruit stalks, which is a type of accessory fruit. The sweet and fragrant fruit is edible raw or cooked. Dried, they look and taste like raisins. An extract of the seeds, and young leaves can be used as a substitute for honey..