Plant Details

Schisandra chinensis

Magnolia vine, Wu Wei Zi

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General Information

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

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Small
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:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Gum
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Gum, 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