Idesia polycarpa Perennials Quite a dainty looking plant

Quite a dainty looking plant that is suitable for shady parts of the garden

In common with other Cercis species it has beautiful heart shaped leaves

however interestingly it is not native to Japan despite its name

Its common name comes from the lore that Judas hung himself from this tree after betraying Jesus

Idesia polycarpa Perennials Quite a dainty looking plantA native to east Asia, this large deciduous tree will grow to about 15m tall with large heart shaped leaves and big drooping clusters of bright red berries on female trees. The berries hang on the trees for ages. Male trees have highly scented flowers. Quite hardy. These are unsexed plants