Schisandra Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a fruiting vine / climber grown for five-flavour berry — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent fruit. Suited to full sun and fertile, well-drained loam, it reaches about 4–8 m with a 2–3 m spread. Harvest in august–september for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
  • Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
  • Harvest: August–September
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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