Idesia polycarpa, Wonder tree, Igiri tree. Rock Garden

Idesia polycarpa, Wonder tree, Igiri tree. Rock GardenUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6 Native Range: East Asia Soil: Moist, well drained, neutral to acidic. Light: Part shade to full sun. Height in the Garden: 50' Attributes: Large, cordate(heart shaped) leaves with dark green upper surfaces and light colored under surfaces. Beautiful, light colored bark with tons of raised lenticels(pores). Ample large clusters of bright orange fruit in the fall and winter that turns the tree bright orange when the foliage

Light: Full sun to light shade

Foliage emits a strong anise-like scent when crushed

Cones are small

The image of the fruiting is not mine

collector plant

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7–9Native Range: China

Uses: Small size bonsai tree

This tree will back bud prolifically

beautiful fruit in fall and winter

and red in the fall

small flowering

acidicLight: Part shade