Symplocos anomala is a plant in the family Symplocaceae.
Symplocos anomala grows as a shrub or tree up to 30m (100feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is grey or brown. Its flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is purple to black when ripe.
Symplocos anomala is native to Japan, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Borneo and Sumatra. Its habitat is chiefly in montane forests from to altitude.