Idesia polycarpa
Igiri tree
A deciduous tree with an open, branching habit and large, heart-shaped, slightly toothed, glossy green leaves, held on reddish stems and sometimes tinted red when young. Long, hanging clusters of small, fragrant yellow-green flowers are produced on mature trees in midsummer. If pollinated, these are followed by hanging clusters of round red berries on female trees, which sometimes persist into winter
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S China to Temp E Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun or light shade. Female trees need a male tree nearby to produce berries reliably
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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