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Japanese Hawthorn, scientifically known as Rhaphiolepis umbellata, is a deciduous shrub native to China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, and Hainan. Japanese Hawthorn (Latin: Rhaphiolepis umbellata, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn is a member of the Rosaceae family native to CHS, JAP, KR, NNS, TAI, and CBD. Japanese Hawthorn thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Japanese Hawthorn grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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