Eastern Prince Schisandra Vine
Selected seedlings from Korea, Eastern Prince vines bear abundant crops of large, tasty fruit high in Vitamin C, micro-elements, essential oils and schisandrin, an energizing and healthful compound. This variety is hardy to -35 degrees F., USDA Zone 3. This particular variety bears clusters of lightly fragrant, magnolia-like flowers. The snow-white flowers are followed by striking, crimson berries which have a tart and very distinctive taste and aroma. The fruit makes tasty, vitamin-rich juice and preserves, and the dried leaves, shoots, and roots are used to make a refreshing and stimulating tea.
Native to China and Russia, these beautiful vines are valued for their attractive flowers, foliage and fruit. One plant can bear up to 20 lbs. of fruit, which makes tasty and nutritious juice. Very popular in Chinese medicine, all parts of the plants are used medicinally.
Schisandra Vines like some shade and well-drained soil with plenty of moisture. They can grow 8ft. or more in width and begin blooming 2-3 years after planting. Flowers appear in April, the fruit ripens in September, and the plants are not bothered by pest or diseases.
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Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis
Site and Soil: Magnolia Vine likes partial shade and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: These are unsexed seedlings and will require both male and female plants for cross pollination. Plant multiple seedlings for increased possibility of cross pollination.
Hardiness: Magnolia Vine is hardy to minus 35 F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft. in width on fence, arbor, trellis or other support.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 15-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Schisandra Vines are not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3
Sunset Western Zone: Not listed
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed