Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree)

Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown fruit and green leaves on a tree branch
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) clusters of twisted brown fruit among green serrated leaves.

Botanical name: Hovenia dulcis

Common name: Japanese Raisin Tree

Family: Rhamnaceae

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5a-9b

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

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.


Image gallery: 15 images
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with green leaves on a plant, close up view.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) leaves with water droplets sitting on the surface of foliage.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with green leaves and small white flower clusters plant.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with broad green leaves and tiny clusters of white flower.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with green leaves on a large canopy tree branch.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) leaves and tiny pale flowers on a wide canopy tree.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with green leaves on a thin woody branch.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) leaves spread across a branch with distinct parallel leaf veins.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with white flowers and green leaves on tree branch
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) branches carry clusters of small white flowers among green foliage.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown fruit close up against a clear blue sky
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) dangling brown fruit segments against a blue sky
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown twisted fruit close up against blue sky
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) twisted brown fruit hanging against clear blue sky
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) white flower clusters among thick shiny green oval plant leaves
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) clusters of white flower with green oval leaves on branches
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown fruit and green leaves on tree branches under sky
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) branches with curled brown fruit and green autumn tinted leaves
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) white flower clusters on green leaves close up
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) white flower clusters with a bee near green leaves.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown fruit and green leaves on a tree branch.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) showing twisting brown fruit clusters among green and brown leaves.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown twisted fruit, close up held within human hand.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) twisted brown fruit stems held in a human hand.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) brown twisted fruit with green oval leaves tree close up
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) branches with brown twisted fruit clusters among large green leaves
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) white flower close up with small green round buds
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) with clusters of tiny white flowers and green round buds.
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) white flower close up on a green stem branch
Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree) white flower cluster growing from a light green stem.


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