Berchemia scandens

Also Known As

Rattan Vine
Supplejack

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

Berchemia scandens plant details

Berchemia scandens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berchemia scandens

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berchemia scandens

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This native SE vine can reach 10-15' in height with, eventually, a 6" diameter trunk!; from moist river bottoms Virginia s to Florida where it produces clusters of blue-black fruits in fall. S-PSh/M-W