Kadsura japonica "Fukurin" Brookgreen Gardens In true tropical conditions the

In true tropical conditions the plant can reach six to twelve feet and form dense colonies

fast-growing

australis can rise to true tree stature

since this is a true twiner that needs something to hold

this South American cousin shares the same athletic climbing spirit but dresses in glossier

Kadsura japonica "Fukurin" Brookgreen Gardens In true tropical conditions theKadsura japonica, the Japanese kadsura, is an evergreen twining vine of the star anise family, Schisandraceae, a close relative of the medicinal magnolia vine Schisandra, native to the woodlands of Japan, Korea, and southern China. 'Fukurin' is the variegated form, glossy dark green leaves edged in a clean cream yellow margin that lights up a shaded wall or fence and holds through the year. Beyond the foliage, the vine offers small, fragrant, creamy