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Kadsura japonica

Japanese kadsura

A strong-growing, twining evergreen climber to 4m in height with oval to lance-shaped shiny dark green leaves. Flowers are small, cup-shaped, yellowish-white and appear from summer to autumn. These are followed by red fruits on female plants

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow White Green
Autumn Yellow White Green Red
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Schisandraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Kadsura are dioecious, evergreen climbing shrubs with twining stems, simple glossy leaves and solitary cup-shaped flowers followed by fleshy, blackberry-like fruits

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Korea, Japan, Taiwan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moist soil in sun or part-shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 12 in winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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