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Genus: Schisandra Species: chinensis Common Name: Magnolia vine Family: Schisandraceae Order: Austrobaileyales Native: Northeastern Asia Habit: Vine Height: 15 to 25 feet Width: 5 to 10 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: White or pinkish Propagation: Seed, layering, sucker, and stem or root cutting Zone: 4-9 Note: This vine is suitable for growing over fences, walls, arbors, pergolas and other various supports. In order to produce fruits, both male and female plants should be planted together. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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