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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: requires light for germination| sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germinates best with diurnally fluctuating temperatures between 70 and 50 degrees F.|some germination may be delayed until the following year|remove seed from fruit prior to treatments

Native to: Amur, China North-Central, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Primorye, Sakhalin

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Schisandra chinensisSchisandra chinensis

Chinese Magnolia Vine, Chinese Magnolia-vine, Five Flavor Fruit

In Stock: 9.998 lb (Total:9.998lb)

This lot is in DRIED BERRY form. We are not able to get clean seed at this time.

Schisandra chinensis

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10 lb

This lot is in DRIED BERRY form. We are not able to get clean seed at this time.

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

45%

Seeds per lb:

6,705

Quantity:

10 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837442

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: requires light for germination| sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germinates best with diurnally fluctuating temperatures between 70 and 50 degrees F.|some germination may be delayed until the following year|remove seed from fruit prior to treatments

Native to: Amur, China North-Central, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Primorye, Sakhalin

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Introduced

Discover the enchanting Schisandra chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Magnolia Vine or Five Flavor Fruit, a captivating addition to any garden. Native to Manchuria, northeastern China, and Japan, this perennial woody vine delights with fragrant pink or white flowers that transform into vibrant red berries, known for their distinct sour taste and tonic properties in traditional Chinese medicine. The berries, rich in lignans such as schisandrin and deoxyschizandrin, are cherished for their immune-enhancing benefits. Schisandra thrives in mixed forests, valleys, and open spaces with moist, well-drained soils, preferring dappled shade over direct sunlight. Its dioecious nature requires male and female plants for fruiting. Ideal for agroforestry, Schisandra climbs gracefully onto trees or can be cultivated like grapevines, offering a stunning hanging display of berries from August to September. Hardy and adaptable, it endures frosty temperatures, yet flourishes between 68–77 °F. Embrace this versatile vine to beautify your garden while reaping the benefits of its multifaceted fruits.