Howenia acerba

Howenia acerba is a slow-growing tree native to East Asia. It reaches about 20 meters in height.

Ripe, brown, edible, sweet fruit.

The flowers are green-yellow, fragrant, gathered in loose panicles, blooming at the turn of May and July.

Green, shiny, ovate, large leaves.

The plant has healing properties!

Howenia acerba requires sandy, permeable and moist soil. It prefers sunny or semi-sunny positions.