Idesia polycarpa (Male)

Idesia polycarpa (Male) Details

The Male Idesia polycarpa tree, commonly known as Wonder Tree, is a deciduous tree grown for its foliage, flowers, and berries. It carries large, heart-shaped, dark green leaves which develop yellow and red tones in autumn before falling. Plants are either male or female and both sexes produce fragrant, yellow-green flowers in summer, and only the female trees will produce the bright red berries. It grows with a pyramidal shape to about 18 m tall and 8 m wide, though can be contained with trimming. This tree grows best when positioned in full sun on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and moderate periods of dry. The Male Idesia polycarpa tree is commonly grown as a specimen in parks and large gardens, planted to provide winter colour, or included in avenue plantings.