AppearanceLonicera standishii is an upright, shallow-rooted deciduous shrub that grows up to about 8 ft (2.4 m) tall. It is the only nonnative honeysuckle with a solid pith. It has pale, shredding bark. L. standishii is native to temperate Asia.Foliage The opposite leaves are ovate to oblong with smooth, rolled down margins. They have a blunt or short pointed tip. The leaves right below the inflorescence encircle the stem. Flowers The white flowers are showy and fragrant. It blooms from February to March.Fruit Fruit are bright red berries, about 0.25 in (0.6 cm) in diameter. The berries are eaten and spread by wildlife.Ecological ThreatL. standishii invades a variety of habitats, displacing native shrubs and herbaceous plants, and limiting tree regeneration. It leafs out early and remains green longer than many native plants. L. standishii can deplete soil moisture and nutrients. It is allelopathic, so it can inhibit the growth of nearby plants.