Description

This medium sized tree usually has a strong central leader with small diameter main branches; large, glossy green foliage does not change color in fall; fragrant, greenish-white flowers, followed by red raisin-like fruits; a great accent tree

Landscape Attributes

Japanese Raisin Tree is an open multi-stemmed deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Japanese Raisin Tree is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Japanese Raisin Tree will grow to be about 35 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.