IDESIA polycarpa
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IDESIA polycarpa
Commonly known as Igiri, Wonder tree
Large ovate leaves and tiny yellowish-green flowers on long drooping panicles. These only appear on more mature trees
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Male and female plants required to produce berries. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Japan, Korea -
DeciduousOvate-heart-shaped, sharply-pointed, glossy, mid- to dark-green leaves, often purple-tinged when young.
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GreenYellow-green
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PaniclesPendulous panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft)
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TreeSpreading tree with open, tiered branches. Produces small flowers lacking petals.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Likes the shelter from other trees -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
12m (39ft)
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Idesia Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
