Scientific Name
Hovenia dulcis

Common Name
Japanese raisin tree

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; range of soil types except wet soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright; oval to rounded habit; uniform ascending branches
Height: 30’
Width: 20’
Leaf: 4 to 7" alternate, simple leaves; nonshowy to yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Pale green to white fragrant flowers in summer; .3" red seed capsules are edible; have strong sweet fragrance
Comments: Casts light shade; gray to gray brown bark
Cultivars: --
 

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