Schisandra chinensis (Magnolia Vine, Five Flavour Fruit)

Michael's Opinion

Its berries are a 'superfruit' that are high in vitamins C & E, minerals and essential oils.

Botanical Information

FamilySchisandraceae
GenusSchisandra
Specieschinensis
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
OriginChina.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		Has long been used in ancient Chinese medicine as a kind of anti-anxiety or calming agent.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-40
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy.
LandscapeBorders, ground cover, containers, potted patio plant, indoor potted plant in good sunlight or as a specimen.
PropagationBy seed or cuttings.
CultivationPlant in full sun in highly fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth unribbed stems.
Leaf DescriptionPinnate, simple finely serrated leaves with a gentle venation.
Flower DescriptionSmall simple insignificant dioecious flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSmall berries borne in large clusters of 18 - 30 fruit.
Colour DescriptionMedium to vivid green foliage with lighter green venation. Burgundy to brown stems.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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