Hovenia dulcis

Japanese Raisin Tree

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Seashore, specimen
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive