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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.