Kadsura japonica
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Basic Information
Family: Schisandraceae
Genus: kadsura
Plant ID (slug): kadsura-japonica
Numeric ID: 1066
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Kadsura japonica is an evergreen Climber growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - southern China, central and southern Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. The fruit is up to 6mm long[219].
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal Stomachic Tonic A decoction of the dried fruits is bechic, stomachic and tonic.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Kadsura japonica PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Kadsura japonica is an evergreen Climber growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.