Idesia polycarpa vestita - 80-100 CM C2

Description
The Orangenkirsche (Idesia polycarpa) is a large, upright shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. The Orangenkirsche also has heart-shaped, fresh green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 4.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Orangenkirsche are fresh green, heart-shaped. Orangenkirsche turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Orangenkirsche has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Orangenkirsche is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3.5 - 5 m and is approx. 3.5 - 4.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow-green flowers of the Orangenkirsche appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The red fruits of Idesia polycarpa var. vestita are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Idesia polycarpa var. vestita is a heartroot.