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Kadsura japonica

Plant type

vine

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

7a-10b

Kadsura japonica plant details

Kadsura japonica is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kadsura japonica

Plant type: vine
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kadsura japonica

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This elegant small-growing (8-12') Schisandra-relative is known for its slender glossy (sometimes winter-red) foliage, small clusters of creamy flowers in late summer and small brightscarlet seed heads (if both sexes present). PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Kadsura japonica has beautiful glossy green foliage that is evergreen in its warmer reaches. It has small yellow flowers in summertime but is usually grown for the handsome foliage.