Schisandra chinensis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Schisandra chinensis
Also known as: Magnolia vine, Wu Wei Zi
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Plant Properties

Layer: Climb
Format: Smal
Height: 9.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Gom
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Gom, Wood, Fragrant

Description

This fruit can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is often dried and taken on trips due to its nutritious properties. The fruit is rich in sugars and has a sweet and sour taste. In Russia, a paste is made from the fruit that is mixed with mini-kiwi to balance the mild acidity of that fruit. The fruit has a diameter of about 6 mm and grows in clusters of about 10 cm long. The young leaves are also cooked and used as a vegetable.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Diospyros lotus
Date Plum 		Schisandra chiensis benefits from the shade provided by Diospyros lotus, while Diospyros benefits from the soil structure improved by Schisandra's root system.
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon 		The deep roots of Diospyros virginiana can help anchor the soil, reducing erosion, which is beneficial for the shallow roots of Schisandra.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		Broussonetia papyrifera can provide a canopy that reduces wind exposure, fostering a more favorable microclimate for Schisandra chinensis.
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Arbutus unedoxaera provides ground cover, suppressing weeds and retaining moisture in the soil around Schisandra chinensis.
Cudrania tricuspidata
Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush 		Cudrania tricuspidata can improve soil nutrient levels, benefiting the nutrient uptake of Schisandra chinensis.