{"product_id":"five-flavor-berry-vine-seeds","title":"Five Flavor Berry \"Wu Wei Zi\" (Schisandra chinensis) Vine Seeds – Chinese Magnolia Vine, Deciduous Climber for Trellises, Red Berry Clusters","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e10+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Hardy Magnolia Vine With Red Berry Clusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew vines combine beauty and history the way this one does. Five Flavor Berry, known in China as wu wei zi, is a graceful deciduous climber with glossy leaves, fragrant pink-white spring flowers, and clusters of bright red berries that hang like jewels in late summer. The name refers to the five flavors traditionally attributed to the berries, sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent, and the plant has been valued for centuries in Asian herbal tradition. It's a hardy, shade-tolerant vine that does a good job covering a trellis, fence, or arbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Five Flavor Berry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe edible landscape gardener wanting an unusual, ornamental fruiting vine.\u003cbr\u003eThe herb and traditional-plant enthusiast wanting a historic Asian species in the garden.\u003cbr\u003eThe shade gardener wanting a climber that tolerates part shade.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient grower willing to start a long-lived vine from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Hardy Magnolia Vine Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchisandra chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, five flavor berry, is a deciduous woody vine in the magnolia family, native to northeastern Asia, with twining stems that climb 15 to 25 feet. It bears glossy green leaves that turn yellow in fall, fragrant pink-white flowers in spring, and clusters of red berries that ripen in late summer. Plants are usually dioecious, with separate male and female plants, and both are needed for female plants to set fruit. Seed-grown plants are a mix, so growing several plants improves the odds of getting both. The berries are tart and used in traditional preparations; this listing is for the live seed, not a health product, and anyone considering consuming the berries or using them medicinally should speak with a healthcare provider. Hardy as a perennial in zones 4 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Garden \u0026amp; Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and arbor cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train the twining vine up a sturdy structure for seasonal cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy hanging clusters of red fruit in late summer and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in part-shade sites where many fruiting vines struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant spring flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add early-season scent and color near a path or patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciate golden yellow leaves before the vine goes dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish a vine that can live and produce for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Five Flavor Berry Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors in fall for natural cold stratification, or stratify seed indoors first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratify seed in a moist medium for 90 to 120 days before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow and uneven; may take several weeks to months, and sometimes longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds about 1\/4 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full sun; some afternoon shade helps in hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a sturdy trellis or arbor at least 6 to 8 feet tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 3 to 6 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow several plants to improve the chance of both male and female vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants typically need 3 to 5 years before flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in zones 4 to 8; dies back above ground only in severe cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vine with both looks and heritage, glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and red berry clusters on a hardy climber that tolerates shade. Five Flavor Berry takes patience from seed and benefits from growing more than one plant, but it rewards you with a long-lived, ornamental vine with centuries of tradition behind it. Sow it in fall, give it a sturdy trellis and moist soil, and let it settle in. Grow the vine that earned its name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54667559108926,"sku":"11695","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/Untitleddesign-1470.png?v=1792584353","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/five-flavor-berry-vine-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}