Berchemiella berchemiifolia is an uncommon East Asian tree with tiny yellowish flowers and fruit that turns red. It grows naturally in Korea and Japan and is not native to the United States.
Appearance
Growth form
It is a tree that loses its leaves each year, not a climbing vine.
Leaves
The narrow, oval leaves have pale undersides and edges that may look gently wavy.
Flowers
Small yellowish flowers grow in clusters near the leaves.
Fruit
The long, oval fruit changes from yellow to red and then dark red as it ripens.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
wooded slopes
streamside woods
Range
It is native to Korea and Japan, and is not part of the native U.S. flora.
Name and classification
About the name
This tree was also called Berchemia berchemiifolia.