Henryi Schisandra (Schisandra henryi)

Family: Schisandraceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Schisandra henryi is a deciduous Climber growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. — Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets, in rich forests and woodland. Forests, ravines, slopes and thickets at elevations of 500 - 2500 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)