SCHISANDRA
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SCHISANDRA
Genus of about 23 species of twining, woody, monoecious or dioecious, deciduous or evergreen climbers from woodland in eastern Asia, with one species from southeastern USA.
Brightly coloured fruits are dependent on both male and female plants of dioecious plants being grown.
The Chinese name, wu wèi zi reflects the basic 5 flavours, salty, sweet, sour, pungent (spicy) and bitter.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Tie in shoots of young plants until established. Dioecious, so plants of both genders are required for production of berries. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Central and western China -
DeciduousBroadly elliptic to obovate, taper-pointed, sparsely toothed, smooth, thick, dark green leaves 5-12cm (2-4¾in)long, paler beneath, often with reddish veins
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GreenGreenish outer and terracotta inner
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, twining, woody, climber with warty, reddish-brown shoots. Flowers are 6-9 tepalled to 2cm (¾in) across
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Schisandra - Growing Guide
