Climbing Butterfly Vine 'Sadova No. 1' 40-80 cm (Schisandra chinensis)
Butterfly vine of the self-fertile variety 'Sadova No. 1': current height 40-80 cm
Common names: Butterfly vine, Schisandra berry, Lemon vine, Magnolia Berry, Wu Wei Zi
Scientific name: Schisandra chinensis
Family: Schisandraceae
Plant history & use:
'Sadova No. 1' is a self-pollinating variety - only one plant is needed for fruit setting.
The Schisandra berries - 'The berry of five tastes', originating from the regions around northeastern China, Korea, eastern Russia, and northern Japan, have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years. Recently, the berry has also gained attention in the West. The name comes from the belief that the berries possess all the following tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and spice. The taste is described as pleasant, though distinctive.
The orange-red berries grow in grape-like clusters and are often sun-dried after harvest.
Like goji berries, Schisandra berries have a very high nutritional content relative to their weight. The berry contains the antioxidant glutathione, which among other things promotes the body's recovery after physical exertion. Glutathione is also necessary for other antioxidants in the body to function. The Schisandra berry is often referred to as a "superberry," similar to the goji berry and others.
The Schisandra berry is classified among adaptogens and thus has the ability to help the body adjust under various stressful conditions such as heat, cold, physical exertion, and mental strain. Studies have also shown that consuming the berries leads to improved fine motor skills as well as increased concentration, endurance, and better-functioning reflexes. For these reasons, Schisandra berry is a popular supplement among athletes, with its use especially widespread in Russia and Asia.
Schisandra berries are also said to have a positive effect on vision. They are also believed to strengthen resistance against viral infections such as colds and flu.
As with most "superberries," the benefits seem almost 'endless' - although there are studies supporting these claims, a few other studies have not reached the same results. It should be up to each individual to try, to truly determine how it affects or does not affect them. There is much to read about these claimed benefits for those interested.
In the East, the berries are used both as medicine, in wine production, and for syrups and teas.
Schisandra berries can be used similarly to dried cranberries: for example, topping overnight oats, adding to porridge, in raw food balls, making juice, smoothies, etc.
There are widespread uses for Schisandra berries: such as an ingredient in Kombucha brews and punch, Schisandra syrup, and cakes baked with Schisandra powder. Jelly made from the berries is said to be an interesting delicacy.
Schisandra berries are very suitable (and increasingly known) to bring on hikes as the berries are both nutrient-dense, energy-rich, and possess a performance-enhancing ability.
Pleasantly fragrant creamy-white flowers in early summer. The glowing orange-red berries against the yellowing foliage create a beautiful impression in the garden during autumn. The berries even remain after the vine has shed its leaves.
Cultivation:
A climbing plant that is well suited to grow against a trellis, pergola, or for example a tree trunk in forest gardens.
Tolerant of shade - can grow against a north-facing wall and still produce a good amount of berries. For optimal growth, a spot in partial shade is possibly best.
Not tolerant of excessive heat, too much direct sunlight, or drought.
Use a well-drained, moisture-retaining soil.
Berries ripen in September.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: partial shade / shade
Height: up to 8 meters
Growing zone: 1-4
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Climbing Butterfly Vine 'Sadova No. 1' 40-80 cm (Schisandra chinensis)
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Butterfly vine of the self-fertile variety 'Sadova No. 1': current height 40-80 cm
Common names: Butterfly vine, Schisandra berry, Lemon vine, Magnolia Berry, Wu Wei Zi
Scientific name: Schisandra chinensis
Family: Schisandraceae
Plant history & use:
'Sadova No. 1' is a self-pollinating variety - only one plant is needed for fruit setting.
The Schisandra berries - 'The berry of five tastes', originating from the regions around northeastern China, Korea, eastern Russia, and northern Japan, have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years. Recently, the berry has also gained attention in the West. The name comes from the belief that the berries possess all the following tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and spice. The taste is described as pleasant, though distinctive.
The orange-red berries grow in grape-like clusters and are often sun-dried after harvest.
Like goji berries, Schisandra berries have a very high nutritional content relative to their weight. The berry contains the antioxidant glutathione, which among other things promotes the body's recovery after physical exertion. Glutathione is also necessary for other antioxidants in the body to function. The Schisandra berry is often referred to as a "superberry," similar to the goji berry and others.
The Schisandra berry is classified among adaptogens and thus has the ability to help the body adjust under various stressful conditions such as heat, cold, physical exertion, and mental strain. Studies have also shown that consuming the berries leads to improved fine motor skills as well as increased concentration, endurance, and better-functioning reflexes. For these reasons, Schisandra berry is a popular supplement among athletes, with its use especially widespread in Russia and Asia.
Schisandra berries are also said to have a positive effect on vision. They are also believed to strengthen resistance against viral infections such as colds and flu.
As with most "superberries," the benefits seem almost 'endless' - although there are studies supporting these claims, a few other studies have not reached the same results. It should be up to each individual to try, to truly determine how it affects or does not affect them. There is much to read about these claimed benefits for those interested.
In the East, the berries are used both as medicine, in wine production, and for syrups and teas.
Schisandra berries can be used similarly to dried cranberries: for example, topping overnight oats, adding to porridge, in raw food balls, making juice, smoothies, etc.
There are widespread uses for Schisandra berries: such as an ingredient in Kombucha brews and punch, Schisandra syrup, and cakes baked with Schisandra powder. Jelly made from the berries is said to be an interesting delicacy.
Schisandra berries are very suitable (and increasingly known) to bring on hikes as the berries are both nutrient-dense, energy-rich, and possess a performance-enhancing ability.
Pleasantly fragrant creamy-white flowers in early summer. The glowing orange-red berries against the yellowing foliage create a beautiful impression in the garden during autumn. The berries even remain after the vine has shed its leaves.
Cultivation:
A climbing plant that is well suited to grow against a trellis, pergola, or for example a tree trunk in forest gardens.
Tolerant of shade - can grow against a north-facing wall and still produce a good amount of berries. For optimal growth, a spot in partial shade is possibly best.
Not tolerant of excessive heat, too much direct sunlight, or drought.
Use a well-drained, moisture-retaining soil.
Berries ripen in September.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: partial shade / shade
Height: up to 8 meters
Growing zone: 1-4
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