Repanda Schisandra (Schisandra repanda)

Family: Schisandraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Schisandra repanda is a deciduous Climber growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. 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. Used in preserves or to make a tea. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Used in preserves or to make a tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods all over Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)