Schisandra chinensis mostly grows in mixed forests, alongside small trees and shrubs on both banks of mountain streams, twining around other trees. It bears unisexual flowers, with occasional bisexual blooms; plants are generally monoecious, though dioecious individuals also exist. The development of male and female flowers depends on nutrient conditions: old plants or those growing on barren land tend to produce male flowers, while young, vigorous plants or well-tended cultivated ones with sufficient water and fertilizer bear more female flowers. Flowers grow on branches from the previous year, with female flowers mostly distributed on the upper parts of climbing vines. Highly adaptable, schisandra chinensis thrives in fertile, moist and well-lit environments.

The geographical indication protection scope of Fushun Liaoning Schisandra Chinensis covers seven counties and districts under Fushun City’s administration: Xinbin Manchu Autonomous County, Qingyuan Manchu Autonomous County, Fushun County, Shuncheng District, Xinfu District, Wanghua District and the Economic Development Zone