Schisandra chinensis 'Eastern Prince'
Schisandra chinensis 'Eastern Prince' is a self-fertile five-flavour berry that can produce up to 20 pounds of fruit per vine.
Description:
Five-flavour berry or magnolia vine is a unique and unusual, extremely hardy vine from China and Russia. In spring it has small, lightly fragrant, snow white flowers with a flush of pink at the centre that develop into bright crimson berries with a distinctive and tart flavour and aroma perfect for tasty juice and preserves. Schisandra chinensis 'Eastern Prince' is a self-fertile selection that can produce up to 20 pounds of fruit per vine. Dried leaves, shoots and roots can be used to make a tea. An important plant in Chinese medicine.
Common Name: Five-Flavour Berry - [Clematis Pre-Order]
Family: Schisandraceae (The Schisandra Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 10-15'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Vine
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
Asia and the Pacific - North Central and Eastern Asia
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