Schisandra consists of either deciduous or evergreen, monoecious or dioecious twining shrubs. The leaves are arranged alternately along slender stems. Flowers appear either singly or in small clusters within the leaf axils, with sepals and petals that cannot be easily differentiated. In female flowers, the carpels cluster closely together initially, but as they mature, they elongate, resulting in a spike that can reach several inches in length.

Schisandra

Schisandra aff. bicolor

Schisandra aff. grandiflora

Schisandra aff. neglecta

Schisandra aff. plena

Schisandra arisanensis

Schisandra chinensis is a deciduous climbing plant that twines as it grows, featuring woody stems that mature over time and slender, reddish shoots in their youth. The leaves are glossy, ranging from obovate to elliptic in shape, and can measure up to 14 cm in length with a slight serration along the edges. From late spring to early summer, small, cup-shaped flowers emerge on short stems from the leaf axils, displaying a color palette that includes cream to pale pink. If pollination occurs, female plants develop clusters of small, round berries that can be red or pink in hue.

Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis 'Bere'

Schisandra chinensis 'Sadova No 1'

Schisandra chinensis 'Vitalbeer'

Schisandra coccinea

Schisandra glaucescens

Schisandra grandiflora is a climbing vine that sheds its leaves in winter. It produces white flowers, with male and female blooms occurring on different plants. Flowering takes place from late spring through summer. For the plant to yield the clusters of red fruit in autumn, both male and female specimens are necessary.

Schisandra grandiflora

Schisandra grandiflora 'Jamu' (m)

Schisandra grandiflora 'Lahlu' (f/F)

Schisandra henryi

Schisandra henryi subsp. yunnanensis

Schisandra incarnata

Schisandra japonica

Schisandra lancifolia

Schisandra macrocarpa

Schisandra neglecta

Schisandra perulata

Schisandra plena

Schisandra propinqua

This evergreen climbing vine can reach heights of up to 4 meters, featuring slender leaves that are elongated and adorned with silver mottling. During the summer months, it produces drooping clusters of small yellow flowers, which may later give way to round, red berries.

Schisandra propinqua subsp. sinensis

Schisandra pubescens

Schisandra repanda

Schisandra rubriflora is a deciduous climbing shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are lance-shaped, smooth, and somewhat leathery, displaying a mid-green hue, with new growth occasionally showing reddish tones. The plant features unisexual flowers that can appear on the same individual, allowing for potential self-fertilization. These cup-shaped flowers, measuring up to 3 centimeters in diameter, are deep crimson and hang from red stalks that can extend to 4 centimeters in length; they bloom in June, emerging singly from the leaf axils of new shoots. Following flowering, the plant produces clusters of bright red, pea-sized berries that hang from spikes measuring up to 12.5 centimeters.

Schisandra rubriflora

Schisandra rubriflora 'Bodnant Redberry' (f)

Schisandra rubriflora (f) is a deciduous climbing plant characterized by its woody stems and slender, reddish shoots in their youth. The foliage consists of dark green, lanceolate to elliptical leaves with a slight serration. In early summer, small, cup-shaped flowers bloom, showcasing a dark red hue and emerging from short stalks in the leaf axils. This listing specifically features plants that produce female flowers; if pollinated, they will yield drooping clusters of small, round red berries.

Schisandra rubriflora (f)

Schisandra rubriflora (m)

Schisandra sphaerandra

Schisandra sphenanthera is a deciduous vine that can reach heights of up to 7 meters. Its leaves are obovate in shape, measuring between 5 and 10 centimeters in length, with minute teeth along the edges. In late spring and early summer, it produces small, drooping flowers, approximately 1.5 centimeters across, on delicate stems. These flowers are orange-red in color and are succeeded by bright scarlet berries.