Idesia polycarpa; idesia
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its large heart-shaped leaves and red berries. The name 飯桐 comes from the leaves being used to wrap food.
飯桐は秋に赤い実をつける。
The idesia tree bears red berries in autumn.
公園に大きな飯桐が植えてある
A large idesia tree is planted in the park.
The name 飯桐 (いいぎり) is said to come from the practice of using its large leaves to wrap food (飯). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.