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.
Flower color white the flowers grow on stem.
Fruit brown sweet dry with seeds connect with little stem, the taste remind carob and date palm
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
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Small white flowers grow on specific stems
Pollination is done by:
Bees, fly
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
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