Hovenia dulcis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Hovenia dulcis
Also known as:
Japanese Raisin Tree
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
10.00 m
Width:
7.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Voedselbos, Fragrant
Wood, Voedselbos, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. They can be dried like raisins and have a sweet taste and texture, allowing them to be used in the same way. The fruit has a sweet, pear-like flavor and a pleasant aroma. The fruit body is sweet and juicy, although it is not technically a true fruit, but rather a swollen vessel. The fruit body can grow up to 3 cm long and contains 11.4% glucose, 4.7% fructose, and 12.6% sucrose. A sweet extract made from the seeds, branches, and young leaves can be used as a substitute for honey. The seeds contain 15% protein and 7.8% fat.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
30/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen-fixing properties that benefit Hovenia dulcis by enhancing soil fertility. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can share similar pest repellent characteristics, helping to protect Hovenia dulcis from harmful insects. |
|
Vitis vinifera Grape |
Vitis vinifera provides shade and helps retain moisture in the ground, benefiting Hovenia dulcis during dry periods. |
|
Caragana arborescens Siberian Pea Tree |
Fraxinus excelsior can improve soil structure and provide additional shade, creating a favorable microclimate for Hovenia dulcis. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba has deep roots that can help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, benefiting the growth of Hovenia dulcis. |