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Kadsura japonica

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
kad-SOO-ruh juh-PON-ih-kuh
Description

Evergreen to semi-evergreen; glossy, dark green foliage turns red and purple in fall; male and female plants needed for fruit; burns in cold weather

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Chinimen
  • Fukerin
  • Piper
  • Variegata
Chinimen, Fukerin, Piper, Variegata
Tags:
#evergreen
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Chinimen
  • Fukerin
  • Piper
  • Variegata
Chinimen, Fukerin, Piper, Variegata
Tags:
#evergreen
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Kadsura
    Species:
    japonica
    Family:
    Schisandraceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    South Korea, South Japan to Taiwan
    Climbing Method:
    Twining
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Vine
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7b, 8a, 8b
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Purple/Lavender
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Red/Burgundy
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No