- Botanical name: Schisandra rubriflora
- Common name: Magnolia vine
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Deciduous
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Magnolia vine, Schisandra rubriflora, is a twining, shade-loving deciduous climber native to China and the Himalayas. It has leathery green leaves and pretty deep-red flowers. Pea-sized, bright red berries are borne on dangling spikes in summer.
Grow Schisandra rubriflora in moist, fertile soil in a shady spot such as against a shady wall. Alternatively train it to grow through a tree in a woodland garden. Avoid letting the soil dry out.
How to grow Schisandra rubriflora
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Plant size
12m height
4m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Boggy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does fruit in June |
J
Plant does fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Schisandra rubriflora and wildlife
Schisandra rubriflora has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Schisandra rubriflora poisonous?
Schisandra rubriflora has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
