Hovenia dulcis
£8.00
Japanese raisin tree. A small tree from China and Mongolia (not Japan!). Has ornamental, glossy foliage. The enlarged fruit stalks are edible, being sweet, succulent and with a raisin-like flavour. Also used medicinally. This species is used in China in the reforestation of sandy soils. Likes a well-drained soil and full sun; hardy to -20°C.
Out of stock (For plants, a selection of summer/warm-weather plants is available June/July and our main stock list from August, for autumn/winter delivery)
Description
Japanese raisin tree. A small tree from China and Mongolia (not Japan!). Has ornamental, glossy foliage. The enlarged fruit stalks are edible, being sweet, succulent and with a raisin-like flavour. Also used medicinally. This species is used in China in the reforestation of sandy soils. Likes a well-drained soil and full sun; hardy to -20°C.
Additional information
Weight | 1.00 kg |
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