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Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree

Hovenia dulcis

Japanese Raisin Tree
Family: Rhamnaceae
Origin: China
USDA Plant Hardiness Map
USDA Zone: 5-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEdible plant

Adaptable plant tolerant of many soil conditions but not wet soil. Flowers pale green, about 7 mm across, slightly fragrant. Fruit is a reddish-brown drupe, about 1/3" in diameter about the size of a raisin, hence the name. They are sweet, and can be eaten. A sweet extract of the seed, boughs and young leaves is used as a substitute for honey.



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Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree
Hovenia dulcis, Japanese Raisin Tree


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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hovenia_dulcis.htm
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