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The Japanese raisin tree, Hovenia dulcis, is a perennial tree or shrub native to the mountainous regions of East Asia and the Himalayas, including areas such as Assam, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Japanese raisin tree (Latin: Hovenia dulcis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese raisin tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese raisin tree is a member native to ASS, BAN, CHN, CHC, CHS, and EHM. The Japanese raisin tree is a perennial plant that thrives in full sun and moist conditions.
Japanese raisin tree grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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