Schisandra (Magnolia Vine)
Schisandra chinensis
EdibleZones 4–8climber
Schisandra chinensis, whose fruit is called schisandra, magnolia berry or five-flavor fruit, is a vine plant native to forests of Northern China, the Russian Far East, Korea, and Japan. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8. The fruits are red berries in dense clusters around 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- climber
Functional roles
foodmedicinalwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedcuttinglayeringmoderate
When: Sow seed autumn; cuttings summer
Twining climber for a shady wall; the 'five-flavour berry' is a renowned tonic. Plant two for fruit.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.