Schisandra chinensis 'Sadova N° 1' (self-fertile)
Sadova N° 1 Five-flavour-berry, Self-fertile Magnolia Vine, Self-fruiting Magnolia Vine
- Main interest:
- self-fruit variety, abundant yield, medicinal properties
- Exposure:
- partial to full shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- vine
- Flower colour:
- white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- June
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 20 ft (6 m) width: 14 ft (4.2 m)
- Use:
- fruit production, trailing over walls, pergolas, edible gardens
Schisandra chinensis 'Sadova N° 1 is a autogamous variety (self-fertile). It produces abundant amount of red fruit grapes. The fruits, the leaves and the bark are known to contain schisandrine (a toning substance). The Magnolia Vine is also know as "Five-flavour-bery": the aril is sweet, the pulp is sour, the seeds are tart and bitter and the seed extract tastes salty. Dried leaves can be used to make tea. This self-fruiting Magnolia Vine does best planted along walls, fences and trellis.
- Main interest:
- self-fruit variety, abundant yield, medicinal properties
- Exposure:
- partial to full shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- vine
- Flower colour:
- white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- June
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 20 ft (6 m) width: 14 ft (4.2 m)
- Use:
- fruit production, trailing over walls, pergolas, edible gardens
Schisandra chinensis 'Sadova N° 1 is a autogamous variety (self-fertile). It produces abundant amount of red fruit grapes. The fruits, the leaves and the bark are known to contain schisandrine (a toning substance). The Magnolia Vine is also know as "Five-flavour-bery": the aril is sweet, the pulp is sour, the seeds are tart and bitter and the seed extract tastes salty. Dried leaves can be used to make tea. This self-fruiting Magnolia Vine does best planted along walls, fences and trellis.
Also known as: Chinese Magnolia-vine, Magnolia Berry, Five-flavour-fruit
