Japanese Raisin Tree (Hovenia dulcis)
40 SEK
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SEEDS (20pcs/bag)
Common names: Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li
Scientific name: Hovenia dulcis
Family: Rhamnaceae
Plant history & use:
The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.
The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.
An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).
The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA & Ayensu. ES).
The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in materia medica from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.
Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera Ampelopsis and Cercidiphyllum , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).
Extracts of Hovenia dulcis are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.
The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.
Culture:
Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).
Avoid compact and wet soils.
The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.
Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.
The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.
The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.
The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.
Sowing:
NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt.
Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist.
For some seeds, germination can occur as late as a year later, i.e. another cold period later.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun / light shade
Height: 4-30 m
Germination time: 1-12 months
Growing zone: 1-4
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Japanese Raisin Tree (Hovenia dulcis)
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SEEDS (20pcs/bag)
Common names: Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li
Scientific name: Hovenia dulcis
Family: Rhamnaceae
Plant history & use:
The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.
The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.
An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).
The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA & Ayensu. ES).
The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in materia medica from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.
Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera Ampelopsis and Cercidiphyllum , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).
Extracts of Hovenia dulcis are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.
The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.
Culture:
Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).
Avoid compact and wet soils.
The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.
Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.
The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.
The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.
The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.
Sowing:
NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt.
Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist.
For some seeds, germination can occur as late as a year later, i.e. another cold period later.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun / light shade
Height: 4-30 m
Germination time: 1-12 months
Growing zone: 1-4
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