Sphenanthera Schisandra (Schisandra sphenanthera)

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

Schisandra sphenanthera is a deciduous Climber growing to 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July to September. 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). .

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. We have no specific information on this species, but the fruit is quite probably edible. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; We have no specific information on this species, but the fruit is quite probably edible.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich forests and woodland. Thickets, in wet places, slopes at elevations of 600 - 3000 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)