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Hovenia dulcis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Hovenia dulcis Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Trees Rounded

Description:

Fast-growing deciduous tree with large shiny green leaves and clusters of small cream flowers in late Spring. Small raisin-like fruit appears from the trunk during Autumn. Grows approx. 9m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Edible Garden, Feature, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Rhamnaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Cream

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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