plant

Five-flavour berry

Schisandra chinensis

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Five-flavour berry (Schisandra chinensis) — a plant, for Part sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightpart_shade to full_sun
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Fruitedible berries
Mulch_biomassmedium

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceEmergence of new shoots in spring after the last frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering occurs approximately 45 days after emergence, coinciding with lengthening photoperiods.
fruitingFruiting begins about 60 days after flowering, with berries ripening over two months.
harvestHarvest typically takes place in August as berries reach full ripeness.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening days.
dormancyEnters dormancy approximately 30 days after the first autumn frost, lasting through winter.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed, cuttings, layering
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold stratification for 60-90 days
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees