HOVENIA dulcis

Commonly known as Japanese raisin tree

Handsome polished foliage, the reddish brown flower stalks are edible

HOVENIA dulcis

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

Small £18.50 each

Available Early Spring 2022

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Deciduous
Heart-shaped to oval, toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long.
Yellow
Greenish yellow
Height
12m (40ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Upright then spreading tree. Produces cymes 5-7cm (2-3in) across of tiny 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.
Flower Shape
Cup-shaped - shallowly cup-shaped
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
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