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| Identification |
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Genus
Hovenia
Species
dulcis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese raisintree
raisin tree
kenpo nashi
chichao li
Family
RHAMNACEAE
Specimen number
S10387
Data source
UnFruit pp95-100
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Hovenia dulcis can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Hovenia dulcis is known as kenpo nashi in Japanese and chichao li in Chinese.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has shriveled peduncles that are sweet like pears but with a light astringency. Hovenia dulcis is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Sep 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has shriveled peduncles that are sweet like pears but with a light astringency
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Hovenia dulcis to produce fruit. Harvesting can begin in September and continue through November.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hovenia dulcis is a woody perennial. Raisin tree (locally known in some parts as Japanese raisintree) is deciduous in nature.
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