HOVENIA dulcis

Handsome polished foliage, the reddish brown flower stalks are edible

Further Reading....

Deciduous - heart-shaped to oval, toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long.
Brown or black - reddish brown
Height - 12m (40ft)
Spread - 10m (33ft)
Tree - upright then spreading tree. Produces cymes 5-7cm (2-3in) across of tiny, greenish-yellow flowers.. followed by black fruit to 5mm (¼in) across.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - shelter from cold winds.
Additional Features - Good to know - - after flowering the flower stalks swell, becoming red, fleshy, sweet and edible.
Medicinal properties - source of quercetin, an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, used in the repair of liver damage from alcohol.
Pests & Diseases - coral spot if wood is not ripened fully.
Place of origin - eastern and southeastern Asia.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus- rich.
Neutral to alkaline soil
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -