idesia polycarpa

Hello all,

   I was browsing through the new "Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for
   Warm Climates" and came across this rather intriguing-looking
   tree, idesia polycarpa ("Igiri Tree").

   It's from S.Japan, central/western China, so not mediterranean.
   But, the description says it "Tolerates heat, drought, and 
   substandard soils" which _sounds_ like it would do well in
   mediterranean regions.  It has attractive leaves and bark,
   and a fruiting tree looks quite a knock-out covered with
   panicles of red berries. Also, "Extremely fast growing as
   a young tree. Easily grown from fresh planted seed."

   Given all that, I find it curious that this tree is not more 
   popular than it is - I have never (knowingly) seen this tree in
   California. Have any of you any personal experience with this
   tree? Are there any downsides? Is the "Easily grown from ..."
   sentence a warning that it is invasive? Does anyone know if
   there any sources for this in California?

Thanks much,

-- Irene Kuffel
Napa Valley, California.
http://www.geocities.com/ikuffel/
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