Hovenia dulcis

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Hovenia dulcis grow and care – tree of the genus Hovenia also known as Japanese raisin, Hovenia dulcis perennial deciduous plant and also used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean, subtropical or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.

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Flower color white the flowers grow on stem.

Hovenia dulcis fruits

Fruit brown sweet dry with seeds connect with little stem, the taste remind carob and date palm

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How to grow Hovenia dulcis growing and care:

Moist

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to graft in Hovenia dulcis?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Some branches fall in the winter, can be invasive

Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter

How to prune:
Prune for design

Size of the plant?
7-30 m, 21-100 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing (until establish can take few years)

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring

General information about the flower
Small white flowers grow on specific stems

Pollination is done by:
Bees, fly

Edible Fruit

Fruit harvest season:
Autumn

Fruits pests or diseases:
Aphids, birds,

What can be done with big quantities of Hovenia dulcis fruits?
Eaten raw, cakes, juice

Work requirements on the fruit:
pick the fruit from the tree and take of the seeds from the fruits

How long does it take to bear fruit?
4-6

Scientific name:

Hovenia dulcis

Categories

Blooming Seasons	Spring flowers
Edible Parts	Edible Fruit
Culinary uses	Alcoholic beverages Dried fruit Eaten raw Fruit Ice pop & Ice cream plants
Flower colors	White flower
Climate	Mediterranean Climate Subtropics Climate Temperate Climate
Harvest Season	Autumn Harvest Summer Harvest
Ornamental parts	Ornamental fruit Ornamental leaves Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed	Average growing plants Slow growing plants
Plant life-form	Deciduous Perennial plant Tree
Plant Uses	Edible plants Ornamental plants
Planting Season	Spring Planting Summer planting Winter planting
Plants sun exposure	Full sun Plants
Watering plants	Regularly water Small amounts of water
Hardiness zone	Hardiness zone 10 Hardiness zone 5 Hardiness zone 6 Hardiness zone 7 Hardiness zone 8 Hardiness zone 9

Growing in Pots, Balconies & Indoors

Japanese raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis) is a large tree, 7-30 m (21-100 ft), but the grower confirms it can be grown in a container. Expect to keep a potted specimen on the smaller side; it makes a hardy patio tree while young and needs a generous pot.

Quick Details

Container Size: A large, deep container; expect to keep it compact and pot up as it grows
Indoor Suitability: Not a houseplant; a hardy container tree while young
Best Spot: Full sun
Soil & Drainage: Aerated, organic-rich mix that drains freely
Watering in Pots: Let the top of the mix dry between waterings; even so, pots dry faster than open ground, so check regularly.

Indoors & On the Windowsill

Houseplant limits: Not a houseplant – it grows large and needs full sun and a winter chill.
Windowsill growing: Too big for a sill; grow it in a large pot outdoors.
Overwintering: Hardy and deciduous – it drops some branches in winter and is content to stand outside through the cold season.

On a Balcony or Patio

Light & wind: Give it full sun. It is drought-tolerant once settled, but potted roots still dry faster than open ground, so check moisture. Being large, it needs a heavy, stable pot on a balcony.
Plan ahead: A vigorous tree will eventually outgrow container life and do best planted out.

Choosing the Pot, Soil & Long-Term Care

Pot & drainage: A deep pot with strong drainage holes; skip a standing-water saucer to avoid root rot. Terracotta breathes and dries faster, while glazed or plastic hold moisture longer.
Potting mix: Well-aerated, organic-rich mix – peat or coir with perlite and a little organic matter; it must drain freely.
Feeding: Potted plants use up their food faster because nutrients leach out with each watering, so feed a little more often than plants in open ground.
Repotting: Refresh part of the mix and pot up every couple of years; for established plants, lightly prune the root ball and top growth when you repot.

Bloom & Flower Guide

Quick Details

Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Appearance: Small white flowers in branched clusters
Edibility: The flowers are not eaten

Detailed Blooming Overview

The Japanese raisin tree flowers in spring, carrying small, lightly fragrant white flowers in branched clusters on their own stems. The bloom is understated, but it is the source of the sweet, curiously swollen flower stalks the tree is grown for.

Flower Characteristics

Small and white, borne on distinct flowering stems.
Held in loose, branched clusters.

Bloom Care & Thinning

Pruning for bloom: Prune in autumn or winter for shape; spring flowering follows on the established wood.
Pollination: The flowers are worked by bees and flies.
Light: Full sun gives the best flowering.

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