Schisandra chinensis is a deciduous Climber growing at a medium rate.
It is hardy to zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October.
The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required)The plant is not self-fertile. (info source: Pfaf.org)
Genus - Schisandra
Species - Chinensis
Common name - Magnolia Vine
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 5 - 9
Height - 25'-30' / 7.60 - 9 m
Spread - 10'-20' / 3 - 6 m
Plant type - Vine
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; North Wall
Germination rate - 80%
Bloom season - Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Green / White