Hovenia dulcis, the oriental raisin tree, is a a deciduous tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 7 m (23ft), hardy to zone 6 and not frost tender ,though it grows fast.What makes it special is its sweet and juicy fruits used as Traditional Chinese Medicine for hangovers .

Scarification and moisture enhance germination. So lightly sand the seed with sandpaper or a file, then pour water over seed and soak in water for 24 hours.

For more details, check the following links.

http://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Hovenia+dulcis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hovenia_dulcis

                                                    Tips on purchase from us
                                           ( shipping ,freight and packaging, etc )

A: Seed, seedling and other products shipment by air.

1.On "shop online" page,enter the number of packets or bags or pieces of the products (seeds, seedlings or other items) you want to order in the order quantity blank and confirm the order by clicking the button.
2.You will then receive a response regarding the payment options(Paypal or bank transfer) and answers o your questions,followed by a tracking number of your registered parcel by post after order payment.
3.All shipment is  guaranteed to be 100% arrival.
4.It normally takes 1 week for EMS and about 2 weeks for postal registered parcel to reach most destinations around the world and on few occasions like holiday ,bad weather,and remote areas, the dispatch could be somewhat longer.

B.Plant shipment by sea
1.　Transportation

　 Base on our past abundant experience, we will arrange the most professional shipping company to deliver the ordered plants to the destination as required. Or you can do this by yourself.
　 The transportation normally includes air , sea shipment and post. We may help you choose the most convenient and economical way to deliver your cargo in your interests .

2.　container capacity

　 By sea, we deal with 20 and 40 feet container.
　 ,For example, A 20 ft container capacity is 250 Trachycarpus fortunei (15cm diameter, and 2 meter height)
　 By air, everything is handled according to the requirements of the clients.

3.　freight

　 As it is subject to change frequently, you will be informed of the recent one.

4.　Packaging and Phytosanitary

　 If ordered , the following procedures will be followed for delivery

　 1. The plants growing in the peatmoss will be cleaned with water .

　 2. Some fungicide and insecticide will be used to sterilize them for phytosanitory check,though they have been in the strict management.


　 3. The plants will then be loaded into the container and sent out at the right time the customers agrees on.