Schisandra henryi
At a glance
- Exposure
- Full shade
- Frost limit
- −12.2 °C
Cultivation
Prefers a rich well-drained moisture retentive soil. Plants are intolerant of drought[K]. Plants are not very cold-hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -7°c. They succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country, especially if given the protection of woodland or a wall[K]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. A very ornamental plant. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
Propagation
Seed - best sown in the autumn in a cold frame. Germination can be slow and erratic. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for their first 2 years. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, August in a frame. Overwinter in the greenhouse and plant out in late spring. Layering of long shoots in the autumn.
Edible uses
Fruit - raw or cooked.
Habitat
Thickets, in rich forests and woodland.
Native range
E. Asia - China from W. Hupeh to Szechwan.