SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS ( Sadova n°1 ) - 9FA80-
SELF-FERTILE VARIETY
It is a woody, deciduous climber that reaches lengths of up to 8-10 meters in its native areas. The fruits are red, oval, and soft berries, grouped in clusters that are deep red when ripe. The flavor is a blend of the basic flavors of sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and bitter. Its Chinese name, wu-wei-zi, means "fruit of five flavors." Ripens around September-October. It is a species adaptable to difficult climatic conditions, being able to withstand temperatures down to about -17°C. A fundamental herb in Chinese medicine, schisandra has health benefits: it is adaptogenic, improves brain function, is immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and liver-protective.
Plant height at delivery: approximately 60 cm
Description
Description
Nutritional and beneficial properties
The fruits, along with the leaves and bark, contain schisandrin, a toning and strengthening substance, as well as vitamin E and precious minerals such as iron, copper, manganese, nickel, molybdenum, titanium, zinc, as well as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
Schisandra berries are known for their stimulating and invigorating effects on the nervous and respiratory systems, and are traditionally used against physical fatigue and mental, exhaustion, anemia, liver and digestive disorders, and vision problems.
Plant characteristics
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Origin: Ukrainian autogamous variety
- Fruits: edible red berries with a unique flavor, combining sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent
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Foliage: bright green, decorative even outside Fruiting
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Soil: Rich, cool, and moist but well-drained
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Location: Sun or partial shade
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Hardy:Hardy and frost-resistant plant
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Cultivation:Ideal for growing along fences, walls, pergolas, trellises, or gazebos