3 x Schisandra chinensis - Five Flavour Berry

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• 3 x Schisandra chinensis - Five Flavour Berry.

Every so often you come across a that has amazing properties but is, for whatever reason, under represented in domestic cultivation in the Uk. Schisandra chinensis is, to my mind, one such . Originating from China, Japan and the Korean Peninsula it was introduced to the Uk around 1860. The chinese name translates literally into "Five flavour berry" as the berries taste of all five flavours - salty, sweet, sour, pungent (spicy), and bitter. In addition to their edible prowess, high in C and other antioxidants and used in juices, wines, extracts and tea, the berries have long been valued as a superior medicinal . In Traditional Chinese Medicine they are one of the 50 "Fundamental" s and Russian scientists have conducted considerable substantive research. An attractive deciduous twining climber, small white to the palest pink fragrant flowers are produced in late spring and are followed by clusters of bright red edible berries. They require a support to cling to, a semi shade location and moist, fertile, well drained soil. Given these simple requirements and they will romp away. Contrary to some authorities, they are quite hardy. Temperatures in the Manchurian province of Liaoning seldom rise above -15c during the day in winter and are often below -25c at night. One thing you must be aware of is that the s are dioceous, male and female flowers are produced on different s. To obtain berries you need both. As there is no practical way to tell the sex of the before it flowers so we only offer 3 s as one sale to be fairly sure you have both male and female s Best ed in borders, these s require a frame work of some description to twine around. If they become too large they can easily be cut back. When growing in a pot or other container make sure it is large. THE BERRIES MUST NOT BE EATEN BY PREGNANT WOMEN.