Idesia (Idesia polycarpa)

Family: Flacourtiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Idesia polycarpa is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 10 m (32ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is a many seeded berry with a pulpy flesh, it is about 10mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is a many seeded berry with a pulpy flesh, it is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Hills and mountain forests above elevations of 2000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)