Schisandra berry (4" pot)
Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis Family: Schisandraceae (Schisandra berry)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Climbing vine
Mature size: 8-15 ft
Native range: East Asia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, climbing vine on trellis, fence or tree, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves, fruits, seeds
Uses and functions: Medicinal, adaptogenic tonic
Also known as wu wei zi in TCM, this 'five flavor berry' has a captivating, complex flavor with sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy all at once. Used as a mildly stimulating adaptogen, schisandra is also used for restoring kidney function and energy levels, and assisting insomnia. Young leaves edible cooked. Self fertile.
Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis Family: Schisandraceae (Schisandra berry)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Climbing vine
Mature size: 8-15 ft
Native range: East Asia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, climbing vine on trellis, fence or tree, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves, fruits, seeds
Uses and functions: Medicinal, adaptogenic tonic
Also known as wu wei zi in TCM, this 'five flavor berry' has a captivating, complex flavor with sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy all at once. Used as a mildly stimulating adaptogen, schisandra is also used for restoring kidney function and energy levels, and assisting insomnia. Young leaves edible cooked. Self fertile.
Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis Family: Schisandraceae (Schisandra berry)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Climbing vine
Mature size: 8-15 ft
Native range: East Asia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, climbing vine on trellis, fence or tree, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves, fruits, seeds
Uses and functions: Medicinal, adaptogenic tonic
Also known as wu wei zi in TCM, this 'five flavor berry' has a captivating, complex flavor with sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy all at once. Used as a mildly stimulating adaptogen, schisandra is also used for restoring kidney function and energy levels, and assisting insomnia. Young leaves edible cooked. Self fertile.
