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Schisandra chinensis (Magnolia vine)
2 hours care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Schisandra chinensis
Other names
Magnolia vine, Chinese magnolia vine, Chinese limonnik, Magnolia berry, Five-flavor-fruit
Genus
Schisandra Schisandra
Species
S. chinensis - S. chinensis is a twining, deciduous climber with red stems bearing elliptic to oblong, glossy, toothed, dark green leaves and, from late spring into summer, small clusters of cream to pale pink flowers followed by pendent spikes of fleshy, red or pink fruit on female plants.
Schisandra chinensis is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Beautifully scented flowers.
Habit
Twining, Climbing
Flower
Pale-pink, Cream in Spring; Cream, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 12 in early spring. Tie in shoots of young plants.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Schisandra chinensis (Magnolia vine) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Schisandra chinensis
Other names
Magnolia vine, Chinese magnolia vine, Chinese limonnik, Magnolia berry, Five-flavor-fruit
Genus
Schisandra Schisandra
Species
S. chinensis - S. chinensis is a twining, deciduous climber with red stems bearing elliptic to oblong, glossy, toothed, dark green leaves and, from late spring into summer, small clusters of cream to pale pink flowers followed by pendent spikes of fleshy, red or pink fruit on female plants.
Native to
Eastern Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Beautifully scented flowers.
Habit
Twining, Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, Cream in Spring; Cream, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 12 in early spring. Tie in shoots of young plants.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Schisandra chinensis (Magnolia vine) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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